25 January,2026 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar's 2011 film Mankatha has been re-released in theatres, and fans flocked in large numbers to witness the superstar. However, things turned ugly as massive chaos erupted at Pandian Cinemas in Karaikudi. Fans were misbehaving, bursting crackers, and even fighting inside the theatre, damaging property and assaulting a Thalapathy Vijay supporter. After the incident, theatre management slammed Ajith Kumar fans.
Pandian Cinemas in Karaikudi, while calling out fans of the actor, expressed deep concern about their behaviour inside the theatre. Taking to their official Instagram page, they wrote, "We are always committed to giving our audience the best cinematic experience possible at our theatres. Our goal has always been to create an atmosphere where fans can celebrate cinema, enjoy freely, dance, cheer, and express their love for films in a joyful and positive way. We truly value and appreciate the passion and enthusiasm of our fans; it is what makes cinema celebrations special."
"However, it is with deep concern that we inform you that our theatre screen was damaged yesterday due to unacceptable behaviour inside the premises. While celebrations are welcome, damaging the theatre screen or any theatre property is strictly unacceptable. Such incidents lead to show disruptions, financial loss, and inconvenience to fellow moviegoers," the note further added.
They concluded the note by writing, "NO MORE mashups & âOnce More' celebrations during the Mankatha re-release. Cinema is an emotion; respect is a responsibilityâ¦"
In another incident, Ajith Kumar fans allegedly beat up a Thalapathy Vijay fan at the screening after the person was spotted with a flag of the Tamil star's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). After a while, the mob tore his shirt off and shoved him out of the theatre as others cheered. Due to their massive popularity, the stars are often pitted against each other, resulting in nasty fan wars.
Alongside Ajith, the film also stars Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Raai Laxmi, Anjali, Andrea Jeremiah, Vaibhav, Ashwin Kakumanu, and Premji Amaren in pivotal roles. Mankatha was released worldwide on 31 August 2011 to critical acclaim and became the second-biggest opening Tamil film after Enthiran. Ajith is focusing on his racing career and is yet to announce his upcoming projects.
