23 March,2026 12:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Still from Dhurandhar 2
Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 has been drawing massive crowds in theatres since its release on March 19. The Ranveer Singh-starrer is rated A for its violence, meaning anyone below 18 years of age is not permitted inside cinema halls. However, in Lucknow, tensions flared when theatre staff enforced the rule.
A man reportedly tried to enter the theatre with his underage son. When staff stopped the child from entering, the father began assaulting them.
According to reports, the man argued that his son was old enough to watch the film. However, the situation escalated as both sides stood firm on their positions. Matters soon turned chaotic and intense when the father allegedly began physically attacking the theatre staff.
The situation did not remain tense for long, as both parties reportedly calmed down following intervention by the security team.
In a separate incident, an Instagram user posted a video claiming she had booked tickets at PVR Cinemas in Next Galleria Mall, located in Hyderabad. During the screening - paused amid an on-screen promo for Cocktail 2 - audience members were seen getting into a scuffle.
She alleged that the multiplex had sold tickets for both the Telugu and Hindi versions of the film for the same screen. In another video, she claimed the theatre played the Hindi version despite audiences booking tickets for the Telugu version.
Viewers were seen arguing over which version should be screened, with a woman heard shouting, "But the Telugu version was booked first." Even as the Instagram user joked that she was having "fun," police and theatre management were seen attempting to calm the crowd.
After the videos went viral, social media users responded with humour. One user commented, "Ask them to play the first half in Telugu and the second half in Hindi, simple." Another joked that she should have booked tickets for Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh instead.
Released on March 19, the action-packed spy thriller opened to massive numbers and continued to gain momentum over its first weekend. The film crossed the mark of Rs 300 crore at the domestic box office within three days of its release. It delivered a record-breaking opening, earning Rs 43 crore from paid previews on Wednesday and Rs 102.55 crore on its first day. The total collection of the film stands at Rs 339.27 crore nett at the domestic box office.
Set in Lyari town of Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles, Dhurandhar revolves around covert intelligence operations against the backdrop of geopolitical and terror events. The sequel charts the rise of Ranveer Singh's character, Hamza Ali Mazari, in the Karachi underworld while also delving into his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, tracing the journey of the young man who eventually transforms into a covert operative.
