Pawan Kalyan’s much-anticipated film ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ may have had a global release on 24 July 2025, but not all screenings went as planned. In the United Kingdom, a showing of the Telugu period drama was abruptly halted after fans began throwing confetti inside a Cineworld theatre, leading to chaos and the eventual suspension of the screening.
A video from the incident has since gone viral on social media, sparking criticism over the behaviour of some attendees. The clip shows cinema staff pausing the film and stepping in to restore order, as the entire floor was seen covered in confetti, making it difficult to continue the movie.
Check out the viral video here:
Cineworld staff interrupt an indian movie halfway after the members of the audience were making a mess pic.twitter.com/591DDG6D11
— UB1UB2 West London (Southall) (@UB1UB2) July 24, 2025
While some fans defended their actions, claiming there were no visible signs prohibiting celebratory gestures like confetti, others on social media criticised the lack of decorum in an international setting. A user said, “Normalize calling idiots like this out at theaters. They are ruining the experience and taking the fun and excitement out of going.”
The incident has reopened discussions about the cultural divide in cinema etiquette. While such over-the-top fanfare, including whistling, dancing, and throwing money, is common in Indian theatres during major releases, it is often prohibited in Western countries, where stricter viewing norms prevail.
About ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’
Starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ is set during the Mughal era and follows the story of Veera and his team on a mission to recover the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals. The film is jointly directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna and also stars Bobby Deol as Aurangzeb, along with Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles.
Despite the buzz surrounding Kalyan’s return to the big screen after two years, the film has received largely negative reviews and is struggling at the box office.
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