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Time of India
3 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.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja re-release sparks fan outrage over missing scenes. Watch video
Filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas' 2010 hit Khaleja, starring Mahesh Babu, returned to theatres in 4K on Friday, leaving fans excited. The film is now being screened in theatres after a special premiere in selected venues. While fans lined up outside theatres for the re-release, their excitement quickly turned to disappointment when they found that several scenes had been cut from the film. Several videos and pictures from the re-release of Khaleja have surfaced on social media. In them, fans are seen creating ruckus over the missing scene, and even arguing with theatre management. Some fans also stopped the screening of the film to question the theatre authorities over the deleted scenes. Several fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their frustration over the missing scenes. One of them shared a video of fans and wrote, 'Orey song cut chesaru ani chepali kadha raa mundhey fans tho aatalu adadhu @KhalejaTheFilm direct adham pagal d*****u manolu cinema api d*****u, Sunday monday song ledhu movie lo. (Don't you need to tell fans beforehand if you're cutting out footage? Fans broke glass here and stopped the film from playing. Sunday Monday song is missing).' Another one added, "Why cut the scenes when everything is going well?" Someone also wrote, 'What's this? They cut 30 minutes of scenes and messed it up, now there's complete chaos outside.' 'Sunday Monday song ledu. Nalo naku devudu kanipisthunnadu scene ledu. Evadu kodite dhimma thirigi dialogue ledu. Chesthe comedy nene cheyali scene ledu.. inka em chesukodaniki ee re release. Worst planning ra @KhalejaTheFilm #Khaleja4K. Anduke ee gola theatre lopala. (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),' shared one more. Fans react to missing scenes from Khaleja re-release. After the chaos, SV Cinemax took to X and clarified saying, 'Dear #Maheshbabu fans, Please note that #Khaleja4K will be screened with the content we receive from our VPF providers. We have seen a few tweets that few scenes/ song have not been screened. So please be aware and do not let us down by creating unnecessary issues. Pls understand." The movie's official X account later revealed that the missing scenes have now been added. 'EVERYTHING SORTED. Enjoy Khaleja 4K to the fullest in theatres near you.' Khaleja was originally released in 2010. It also stars Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, Shafi, Sunil, Ali, and Subbaraju.
