{
  "id": 1282306,
  "title": "'We Couldn't Breathe, Walked Out Before Interval': Moviegoer Complains Of AC Failure During Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 Screening In Ghaziabad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/we-couldnt-breathe-walked-out-before-interval-moviegoer-complains-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T13:37:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/we-couldnt-breathe-walked-out-before-interval-moviegoer-complains-of-ac-failure-during-emraan-hashmis-awarapan-2-screening-in-ghaziabad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Moviegoer Advocate Mayank Arora lodged an Instagram complaint regarding an uncomfortable screening of Awarapan 2 at Pacific Mall, Ghaziabad on August 15, 2026. The incident occurred during the 10:30 pm show in Theatre 3. The moviegoer alleged that the auditorium's air conditioning was barely functioning, causing the hall to become extremely humid and stuffy. Unable to breathe properly, the audience eventually walked out before the interval, unable to enjoy the film they had paid to watch. The complainant stated that they immediately reported the issue to management but received no resolution. They accused the cinema of providing deficient service and lacking accountability, urging others to avoid @moviemax.cinemas. Despite the mixed reviews of Awarapan 2, the film continued its strong box office performance on its second day, collecting Rs 33.75 crore in net collections across 10,496 shows in India, a 53.4% increase from its opening day.",
  "summary": "A moviegoer has alleged that a screening of Awarapan 2 at a cinema in Ghaziabad turned into an uncomfortable experience after the auditorium's air conditioning allegedly stopped functioning properly. The complaint was shared on Instagram along with a video showing the conditions inside the theatre. According to the moviegoer, the incident took place on August 15, 2026, during the 10:30 pm show of…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}