Cyberabad Police raid at theatres to curb kids seeing A films

The Cyberabad police inspected single-screen and multiplex theatres in an effort to address the growing concerns over children being allowed to view A-rated films including recent releases such as ‘Animal’, ‘Salaar’ and ‘Mangalavaram.’

Many citizens expressed worry over the impact of explicit content on the impressionable minds of young moviegoers. A parent, shared her apprehension, saying, "I was shocked to see children as young as two and 10-11 entering the cinema halls to watch these A-rated films. It's crucial to consider the psychological effects such content can have on their development."

Mall authorities, where several multiplexes are situated, have weighed in on



the matter. A spokesperson from a prominent mall in the city said that people who bought tickets over third-party apps/websites entered the screens with valid tickets and it took the theatre personnel a while to explain the rules to the families.

"Now, we're telling parents and minors that even when they book tickets online, they have a warning about the rating of the film and it is solely their responsibility if they spend money and are not able to watch a film due to the age restriction. At one time, we even requested parents to choose from two other films being screened at around that time," the mall spokesperson told .