Hashtag “BoycottRohiniCinemas” Trending On Internet After Their Clarification!!
17:49 IST

By Surithi J
Hashtag “BoycottRohiniCinemas” is trending on the internet and the Netizens thrashed Rohini Silver Screens for the outrage it caused today. Rohini Theatre, a popular cinema located in the city of Chennai, has found itself at the center of a controversy that has sparked outrage among fans and netizens alike. The theater is known for screening films featuring popular actors Ajith and Vijay, and fans eagerly flock to it to catch the latest releases of their favorite stars. However, the theater has recently come under fire after a group of people who had purchased tickets for the Tamil film “Pathu Thala” were denied entry. And netizens are creating a tagline “BoycottRohiniCinemas” which is trending in India.

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The incident was captured on video and shared on social media, causing outrage among fans and netizens. The video shows the group of people standing outside the theater, arguing with the theater staff, who refused to allow them to enter. The group can be heard saying that they had valid tickets and had done nothing wrong, but the staff remained adamant and refused to let them in.

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The incident sparked a wave of anger among fans, who took to social media to express their outrage. Many accused the theater of discrimination and criticized their behavior towards the group. Celebrities also joined the chorus of voices condemning the incident. Music composer G.V. Prakash took to Twitter to express his support for the group, saying that “they are just like us.”
Here is the screenshot of his comment:

After the video went viral and the incident gained widespread attention, the theater management released a notice explaining their side of the story. They claimed that the film had been certified U/A, meaning that children below the age of 10 were not allowed to watch it. They stated that the group who were denied entry had children below the age of 10 with them and were therefore not allowed inside. The theater management also accused the public of misunderstanding the situation and taking different perspectives without a full understanding of the facts. Other famous people also stated that the theatre supported spectators for the films like Vikram and Thunivu.
Screenshots of some of the comments raised:
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After the incident, the theater management eventually allowed the group to enter and watch the movie. However, the damage had already been done, and the incident had sparked a controversy that had gained national attention. It had also brought to light issues of discrimination, unprofessional behavior, and mob mentality that exist in the Indian cinema industry.