Dhanush-Rashmika Mandanna's Kuberaa screening turns chaotic in Telangana after ceiling collapses mid-show in Mukunda Theatre; several injured
A night at the movies turned into a nightmare for cinegoers in Telangana after a portion of the ceiling at Mukunda Theatre in Mahabubabad collapsed during a screening of Kuberaa, starring
Dhanush
and
Rashmika Mandanna
.
The incident occurred on Wednesday night while the audience was engrossed in the film. Several people sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital.
Audience caught in chaos as film continued to play
A video from the scene showed broken chunks of the ceiling scattered across the front rows, as confusion erupted inside the theatre. What shocked many viewers further was that the movie kept playing on the screen even as injured patrons screamed and tried to escape.
According to several reports, angry moviegoers confronted the theatre staff, expressing their disbelief and frustration over the incident. Many said they had simply come to enjoy a film with their families and never imagined such a mishap could occur. Accusing the management of negligence, they demanded strict action be taken against those responsible for the unsafe conditions.
As of now, the Mukunda Theatre management has not released any official statement about the incident or the condition of those injured.
Kuberaa continues its box office run despite incident
Despite the shocking incident, Kuberaa has continued to perform well at the box office. The film, which stars Dhanush as a beggar-turned-powerful figure on a journey of redemption, has already earned Rs 65 crore in India.
Audiences have especially lauded the intense performances by Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna. The film also features Nagarjuna, Jim Sarbh, and Dalip Tahil in pivotal roles and has been praised for its gripping portrayal of greed, ambition, and transformation.
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