Man, two girls beaten for not standing up for national anthem in film theatre

December 12, 2016

Chennai, Dec 12: There was panic among moviegoers at a city theatre on Sunday afternoon when a group of 20 people roughed up a young man and two women students who, among others, had not stood up when the national anthem was being played before the screening of 'Chennai 28-II'.

The violence broke out during the intermission of an 11.30am show at Kasi theatre in Chennai's Ashok Nagar.

Around 20 people beat up the three following an argument. Witnesses said nine people had remained seated while the anthem was being played.

During the interval, one Vijayakumar grabbed Viji, afreelance movie reviewer, by the collar and demanded to know why he did not stand up for the anthem. In the argument that ensued, 20 people ganged up on Viji and two women, Sabaritha and Shreela, and beat them up. "We were harassed and manhandled. They issued life threats and assaulted us. We did not have any intention to show disrespect," Shreela, a law student said.

Theatres here have started playing the national anthem before each screening. Vijayakumar, a civil service aspirant, said "They were taking selfies when the anthem was being played, which was not welcomed by many of us."

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I HAVE NO PROBLEM IN STANDING AND SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM. ONLY IF

PATRIOTIC MOVIES SHOULD BE PLAYED.

NOT FOR OTHER ROMANTIC TYPE MOVIES.

Honorable supreme court responsible for this! they should pass judgments keeping in mind common public.

India should learn from Uaé. In Uaé national anthem is sung during national day.

And it is not compulsory. They never force anybody to love their country.

That's not only Uaé people even many other country people likes Uaé and respect Uaé.

If these goons are that much patriot then let them go and fight in our border area and show their guts....not beating 3 persons by 20.....it does not go nice....and also like ijidas attacking ladies....shame on them....

I don't feel like standing for national anthem for the movies es like befikre and sunny leones.

So I will never watch any movies in cinemas. Not even dhangal.

I love my country. And nobody can force me. What to do.

After bjp comes to power. India has became joke now a days. Many other western countries are making fun of India. Everyone is taking granted for India.

I really feel hurt. Cow governance is ruling our country. There is a limit.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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