In an alarming incident, the audience at the iconic Gaiety Galaxy theatre in Bandra, Mumbai, fell sick during the screening of Pushpa 2 on Thursday after an unidentified person sprayed a mysterious substance during the interval. The Mumbai Police has now launched an investigation in the case.
The incident happened during the night show of Pushpa 2 at Gaiety Galaxy theatre, which is a favourite amongst the locals. According to ANI, the audience claimed that they experienced coughing, vomiting and discomfort during the second half of the film after someone allegedly sprayed some toxic substance inside the theatre.
The show was then halted for 15-20 minutes as people struggled inside, and the doors were opened to let the toxic gas out. It was only after the effect of the spray subsided that the film was resumed.
"We came out during the interval. After going back in, it seemed that someone had sprayed something causing coughing among the audience," one of the viewers inside the theatre told ANI.
"As soon as we went back after the interval, we started coughing. We went to the bathroom and vomited. The smell stayed for 10-15 minutes. The smell faded away after the doors were opened. The movie resumed after that," another audience member said.
Bandra police officials were seen storming the theatre after the incident was reported and they have now launched an investigation. CCTV footages are being combed and the people inside were questioned to find out any clue.
Pushpa 2 released in theatres across India on December 5, Thursday, and the film has been marred with controversies since the first day itself. On Wednesday night, during a special fan premiere of the film in Hyderabad, a woman died and a child was gravely injured after Allu Arjun's arrival at the theatre caused a massive stampede.
Allu Arjun and the theatre management have been booked by the local police in the case.
Meanwhile, Pushpa 2 shattered all records as it opened with Rs 175 crore at the Indian box office, thus overthrowing the likes of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, SS Rajamouli's RRR, Prabhas' Baahubali, and others.
