Panic erupted at PVR cinema located inside City Centre Mall in Guwahati on the evening of Sunday, August 3, when a segment of the false ceiling collapsed during a movie, injuring at least three people, including children.
The incident took place while the film “Mahavatar Narsimha” was being screened, surprising moviegoers as a section of the ceiling suddenly fell, showering debris upon the audience below. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with moviegoers fleeing the auditorium in fear.
Cinema staff promptly stopped the screening and enacted emergency measures. First responders and medical teams arrived quickly to treat the injured, who were swiftly taken to nearby hospitals. Fortunately, their conditions are currently reported as stable.
In response to the incident, local authorities have temporarily closed the cinema to conduct a thorough inspection. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the ceiling collapse.
As of now, no official statement has been issued by mall management or PVR officials regarding the incident.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/ceiling-collapses-at-guwahatis-pvr-cinema-during-film-screening-children-among-injured-1255406-2025-08-03?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2025-08-03 23:39:00
