Prabhas’ Darling re-release marred by violence, fan brutally beaten in viral video

The theatre management, however, has presented a different account. According to them, the fan in question was intoxicated and misbehaved with female staff members. They alleged that he used abusive language and made inappropriate gestures, which led to the situation spiralling into a physical confrontation.

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In the viral clip, a group of individuals can be seen thrashing a man in a white shirt, who appears visibly intoxicated. The footage has triggered widespread reactions online, with many calling for accountability from those involved.

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Released in 2010, Darling played a key role in cementing Prabhas’ popularity, with fans still fondly referring to him as “Darling Prabhas.” Directed by A Karunakaran, the film also starred Kajal Aggarwal in the lead.

The re-release was also aimed at boosting footfall in theatres across the Telugu states, which have been facing a dry spell at the box office. While Ustaad Bhagat Singh underperformed, Dhurandhar offered some relief before slowing down in its second week, with several shows reportedly being cancelled due to low occupancy. In such a phase, Darling’s 16th anniversary re-release brought a much-needed push, with multiple theatres screening the film.

According to reports by TrackTollywood, the film has earned nearly Rs 5 crore in two days, registering around 20% occupancy. Prabhas is yet to react to the issue.