Guwahati, a city known for its vibrant spirit, recently experienced an unexpected turn of events during a film screening. While audiences were enjoying the animated feature ‘Mahavatar Narsimha,’ a section of a theater’s ceiling unexpectedly collapsed. This surprising incident left three people injured, including a child.
The accident happened during a screening of ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ at a PVR Cinemas in Guwahati. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as pieces of the ceiling came crashing down, leading to panic among those watching the movie. This happened on the tenth day of the film’s successful run. The injured were quickly taken to a hospital for treatment.
Audience Questions Theater Management
Videos of the incident quickly spread across social media platforms. These clips clearly showed debris from the fallen ceiling scattered near the theater seats. Frustrated moviegoers were seen in heated discussions with the theater owner, demanding answers about the sudden collapse. As of now, the theater management has not released any official statement regarding the cause of the accident.
Ceiling Collapse at #Guwahati @_PVRCinemas.During Movie Screening, 3 Injured Including Children.Sudden mishap triggered panic among audience as fragments of ceiling fell on heads of 3 people including children. At time of incident, film #narsimhaavatar was being screened#injury pic.twitter.com/SrrWIp8A4d
— Nikita Sareen (@NikitaS_Live) August 4, 2025
A Film on the Brink of Big Success
The irony isn’t lost on many: ‘Mahavatar Narsimha,’ a film centered on a divine protector, encountered a very earthly problem. Despite this incident, the animated movie, directed by Ashwin Kumar, continues its impressive run at the box office. It’s quickly approaching the coveted 100-crore club. On a recent Sunday, the film brought in 23.4 crore rupees, pushing its total net collection to a strong 91.65 crore rupees. It has truly captured audience attention, even amidst the buzz around other films like ‘Saiyaara’.
Understanding the Film’s Story
For those curious about the film itself, ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ is an animated movie that tells the legendary story of Lord Narasimha. This figure is believed to be the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu, a powerful deity. The film beautifully portrays the tale of Lord Vishnu taking on this mighty form to protect his devout follower, Prahlad. Released on July 25, ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ has already made history on IMDb, becoming India’s highest-rated film with an impressive rating of 9.6.