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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Snake in movie theatre: Mahesh Babu's ‘Khaleja' re-release triggers backlash; Telugu fans demand uncut version
The re-release of Mahesh Babu 's 2010 cult classic Khaleja in 4K, directed by Trivikram Srinivas, was expected to be a nostalgic celebration for fans across the Telugu states. With Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj, and Brahmanandam among the film's cast, and music composed by Mani Sharma, the film's theatrical return on May 30 drew large crowds hoping to relive iconic moments on the big screen. However, the joy was short-lived, as screenings were marred by confusion, technical glitches, and unruly scenes at multiple theatres. Outrage Over Deleted Content Almost immediately after the screenings began, disappointed fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their frustration. Many reported that key portions of the film, including popular songs and notable dialogues, were absent. One user wrote, 'What's this? They cut 30 minutes of scenes and messed it up, now there's complete chaos outside.' Another added, 'Sunday Monday song ledu. Nalo naku devudu kanipisthunnadu scene ledu. Evadu kodite dhimma thirigi dialogue ledu... what are we supposed to do with this re-release?' The missing scenes weren't isolated incidents. Across several venues, fans were seen halting screenings and demanding explanations from theatre staff. In a video circulating online, one viewer can be heard stating, 'Songs, scenes, and dialogues are missing from the film. What are we supposed to do with this re-release? That's why fans are creating a ruckus.' — mbkdhfm (@mbkdhfm) Fan Enters Theatre With Snake, Chaos in Vijayawada In a shocking turn, a theatre in Vijayawada witnessed an even more dramatic incident. A fan reportedly brought a live snake into the hall in an attempt to recreate a desert scene from the film where Mahesh Babu walks with a snake. Initial confusion gave way to panic once the snake started moving, sparking fear among the audience. The incident has since gone viral, adding to the growing scrutiny surrounding the event. Theatre Authorities and Producers Respond As backlash intensified, exhibitors attempted to clarify the situation. SV Cinemax issued a statement on X, explaining that the theatres had simply screened the version provided by the film's digital content provider. 'Please be aware that we only play the content provided by the makers. Do not let us down by creating unnecessary issues. Please understand,' the statement read. The production team behind Khaleja soon responded, attempting to quell the controversy. A message shared via the film's official X account assured fans that the matter had been resolved: 'EVERYTHING SORTED. Enjoy Khaleja 4K to the fullest in theatres near you.' This update confirmed that the previously missing scenes had been reinstated in all subsequent screenings. While the situation spiraled both online and in theatres, Mahesh Babu has so far remained silent. Despite the actor's absence from the conversation, the ordeal highlights the strong emotional investment his fans have in his work. For many, a re-release isn't merely about nostalgia; it is about preserving the film's integrity. As screenings continue across the Telugu states, the controversy has somewhat settled, with the restored version now playing without incident.
The Guardian
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Moana 2 to The French Dispatch: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
This is the second instalment of what we must now call a 'franchise' (a live-action version of the 2016 original is out next year), so savour the rarity value while you can. It's colourful, musical business as usual, with Auli'i Cravalho's ebullient Polynesian navigator Moana setting off into the blue to seek a drowned island – cursed by bad-tempered storm deity Nalo – whose revival will reconnect all the scattered ocean peoples. Dwayne Johnson as demigod Maui vies for the comic foil position with her pet pig and hapless rooster, and it's good to see the coconut pirates back in fighty form. Gods and monsters abound, with Nalo clearly being positioned as the Thanos of the series. Simon Wardell Wednesday 12 March, Disney+ Arguably the most Wes Andersony of all Wes Anderson's films, this whimsical doll's house of a comedy dramatises the contents of a fictional American magazine based in Ennui-sur-Blasé, France. Sections include Tilda Swinton's art critic profiling Benicio Del Toro's jailed killer turned painter, Frances McDormand's reporter taking in a May 68-style student protest, and Jeffrey Wright's James Baldwin-like food writer being caught up in a kidnapping. Gently satirical, with nods to the Nouvelle Vague, Jacques Tati and the New Yorker, it's a feast for the eyes. SW Friday 14 March, 11.20pm, Film4 Hangdog travelling salesman Cliff (Scoot McNairy) is struggling to get by when he bumps into ex-colleague Ricky (a smirking Kit Harington), his partner in an embezzlement scam at their old firm. Ricky offers him a simple job, driving drugs and guns from A to B – but, inevitably, there's nothing straightforward about it. Rod Blackhurst's foreboding thriller – all deadbeat motels and snowbound Montana roads – has pleasing echoes of Fargo, with Cliff finding reserves of cunning and stamina as his options narrow. SW Saturday 8 March, 11.15am, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere Sylvester Stallone is nobody's idea of an elite rock climber – those biceps would just get in the way – but suspension of disbelief is at the heart of Renny Harlin's precipitately enjoyable 1993 action thriller. Sly plays a former Rockies mountain rescuer who falls foul of bank robbers in search of suitcases full of loot lost from a crashed plane, with his outdoors expertise helping him to escape their clutches. Kudos to the stunt performers for the vertiginous climbing, jumping and falling, and to John Lithgow for adding a touch of class as the big baddy. SW Saturday 8 March, 9pm, 5Action Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion There is often a cruel, amoral edge to Michael Caine's most memorable characters, and Jack Carter in Mike Hodges's hardcore crime drama is a case study in cold-hearted revenge. Back home in Newcastle upon Tyne to find out who killed his brother, London-based gangster Jack rubs everyone up the wrong way. But will he get to the truth before the local mobsters send him packing, or worse? Hodges has a great feel for the working-class environment Jack moves through, setting scenes in pubs, racecourses, ferries and the bingo, as his quest gets ever more brutal. SW Sunday 9 March, 10pm, BBC Two With its creator and star Kevin Costner anticipating three more chapters, the first tranche of his epic western has a definite scene-setting mood. It revolves round the nascent Arizona frontier settlement of Horizon at the start of the civil war. Folk for whom the dream of a town could become a reality – though the local Apaches have their own views on it – include Sienna Miller's homesteader, Costner's horse trader and a wagon train led by Luke Wilson's trail boss. SW Friday 14 March, 11am, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere Thomas Hardiman's one-camera whodunnit roams around backstage at a regional hairdressing contest where one competitor has just been murdered. As the stylists and models come to terms with the death, gossip and rumour swirl in the air alongside copious clouds of hairspray. The suspects include the dead man's main rival Cleve (a marvellously angry Clare Perkins), Darrell D'Silva's event organiser Rene, and Kendra (Harriet Webb), who may or may not have fixed the result. The single-shot technique keeps things bubbling, while the hairdos are suitably outrageous. SW Friday 14 March, 11.05pm, BBC Two
