Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's action thriller Pushpa 2 has been released in theatres; however, excited Bengaluru fans faced a roadblock before they could watch the film due to last-minute changes. It was at the very last moment that the district collector of Bengaluru halted its midnight screenings. Reportedly, the decision was taken after the Kannada Film Producers Association filed a petition against the midnight shows.

No midnight shows for Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2

As per a tweet by trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan, the Kannada Film Producers Association argued that everyone should adhere to the traditional way of releasing films and that no early shows should be granted before 6 AM, and Pushpa 2 should not break this precedent.