Controversy over Indian movie, more than 100 crazy fans hospitalized

The argument quickly escalated as people involved used sticks and knives to attack each other.

According to BBC, villagers in Habiganj district – Bangladesh gathered in a cafe in Dhol village to watch the fantasy film Kiranmala. However, when someone started arguing about the content of the film, hundreds of other people also divided their arguments. The argument quickly escalated when people involved used sticks and knives to attack each other.

Hundreds of people fought over a movie. Photo: BBC

Police had to fire tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.

Kiranmala, a fantasy film about a female warrior saving humanity from evil, is attracting a lot of audiences in Bangladesh.

Kiranmala drives Bangladeshi audiences crazy

Local police chief Yasinul Haque said: "Initially, there were only two people arguing about the episode being shown. Then the argument turned into a fight. Hundreds of people used knives and sticks to fight each other."

“Police fired nine rubber bullets and used tear gas to disperse the crowd.”

Sources confirmed that at least 100 people were injured, while local police said at least 15 people were seriously injured.

According to Mr. Haque, the fight started on the night of August 17 and continued until the morning of August 18.

Police dispersed the crowd.

Although produced in India, Kiranmala was more popular in Bangladesh and made many audiences here crazy.

Last year, local media reported that two young girls in Bangladesh committed suicide after their parents refused to buy them the dress worn by the female warrior in the film.

According to VOV