Canada theatre stops screening Indian films after firing and arson attempt

Updated On: 03 October, 2025 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

An Ontario theatre, Film.ca Cinemas, halted screenings of Indian films after facing two targeted attacks — an arson attempt and gunfire — within a week. Authorities suspect the violence is linked to the theatre’s programming of South Asian movies

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A movie theatre in Ontario, Canada, has stopped screening Indian films after facing repeated attacks within a week. The authorities at the theatre have linked the incidents to their choice of showing South Asian movies. Film.ca Cinemas first came under attack on September 25 when two people attempted to set fire to the entrance of the cinema hall using red gas cans. According to reports, the blaze was contained to the exterior and did not spread inside the building, though it caused moderate damage.

Canadian theatre under attack for screening Indian films

Security footage showed a grey SUV circling the parking lot multiple times before a white vehicle arrived. Two individuals were then seen pouring flammable liquid and igniting the fire before fleeing the scene. The theatre was closed at the time, and no casualties were reported.

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