“Embarassing behaviour”UK screening fiasco lands T’wood’s Fan culture in A big mess

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“Embarassing behaviour”UK screening fiasco lands T’wood’s Fan culture in A big mess

Cineworld halted a Pawan Kalyan film screening in the UK after unruly fan behavior involving confetti throwing. This incident, along with others, prompted the MEA to advise Indian citizens abroad to respect local laws.

What HappenedA video clip showing staff at the UK theatre chain Cineworld halting a screening of Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu after sections of the audience threw confetti has put the spotlight on unruly Tollywood fan behaviour abroad.

The screening was paused as staff addressed the disruption, prompting some moviegoers to argue that no prior notice had been displayed prohibiting such celebrations. However, the staff called it out for what it was: “a lack of common sense” and the backlash was instant.

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MEA’s advisory for Indians overseas to follow local lawsThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently issued an advisory urging Indian citizens residing abroad to respect local laws and “create a good image” of themselves and the country.

The advisory comes in the wake of two unrelated incidents in the United States — one involving the detention of an Indian woman for allegedly shoplifting items worth over $1,300 (approximately ₹1.12 lakh) in Illinois, and another involving an Indian man detained on charges related to child pornography in Washington.

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“Fans should absolutely enjoy the film, a film’s release is a moment of joy and excitement for fans, and that spirit of celebration is a beautiful part of cinema culture. However, it’s important to remember that the cinema is a shared space. While cheering for your favourite stars it should never come at the cost of others’ experience”— Jithendra, Distributor“Audiences, especially fans of stars, should carry themselves with decency and uphold a strong sense of responsibility.

For those who have moved abroad, it becomes even more important to respect local laws and follow their guidelines, thereby representing India positively on the global stage. Fandom can and should be expressed with pride and enthusiasm — but not at the cost of others’ enjoyment.”— Prasanna Kumar, Treasurer, TFCCWhen fans went overboardJan 2023: In January 2023, the screening of Balakrishna’s Veera Simha Reddy in the USA was halted midway due to a major ruckus caused by fans.feb 2024: Fans lit paper scraps inside a theatre during Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu re-release.May 2025: A Mahesh Babu fan brought a live snake to a Khaleja re-release screening.Jan 2025: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s fans sacrificed a goat at a theatre in Tirupati to celebrate the release of Daaku MaharaajMay 2025: Mahesh Babu’s fan brought a live snake to a theatre in Vijayawada during the Khaleja re-releaseFeb 2024: Pawan Kalyan’s fans lit paper scraps inside a theatre in Nandyala during the screening of Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu

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