What's a movie without whistles, claps, and hooting? While this experience has waned with more 'civil' multiplex audiences, some still seek it in single-screen theaters. Often, this excitement leads to audiences becoming part of the movie's 'action' in unexpected ways.
Recently, a Pune theater showing 'The Conjuring' witnessed a scuffle between couples. According to India Today, when one couple arrived to watch the film, another pair sat behind them. The husband among them kept narrating and commenting on the movie to his wife.
When asked to stop the spoilers, the commentary couple turned aggressive, eventually trying to silence the complainants with punches and kicks. The altercation reached the police, who are now investigating. This isn't a first in theaters; here are more such stories...
When a Love Story Sparked Chaos
One of the year's most talked-about films, 'Saiyara,' a love story, unexpectedly led to an action sequence not in the film but between two theater-goers during a show in Gwalior.
Source: aajtak
A report from Hindustan describes how two young men clashed over a shared girlfriend during 'Saiyara.' The argument escalated to a fistfight, giving viewers an unexpected 'action film' alongside their romantic movie.
Chaos at the 'Gadar' Show
Suny Deol films without action are unheard of, yet during a 'Gadar 2' screening, the on-screen action mirrored in the theater. Initially, reports claimed clashes over chants like 'Pakistan Zindabad' in Bareilly.
However, factly.in later clarified that a man's bright screen from taking pictures disturbed another viewer, turning their argument into a physical fight.
Iconic Romance Interrupted by Two Women
Using phones during a movie has grown into an annoyance. On Valentine’s Day last year, during Shahid and Kareena Kapoor’s 'Jab We Met,' a Delhi theater saw a quarrel over mobile use.
According to The Times, the spat escalated quickly. A viral video captured the intensity, with one woman warning, 'Don't forget, you're in Delhi…'
South Cinema Fans and Their Thrilling Fervor
Who can compare with the passion of South cinema fans? The theaters saw direct action over the ongoing Ajith Kumar vs. Vijay rivalry in Tamil Nadu, and the rivalry extends wherever Tamil cinema goes.
The release of Ajith’s 'Good Bad Ugly' in Kerala saw Vijay's fans disrupt screenings with slogans, sparking a rival faceoff with Ajith fans. What began as taunts erupted into a brawl, halting the film entirely.
Indian movie-goers bring unparalleled passion. But, increasingly, this passion is more about social media and less about the shared cinematic experience. Hopefully, someday, people will realize cinema is meant to be enjoyed together, fully immersing in its magic uninterrupted.
