It is known that the film got A certificate and the kids aged below 18 are not allowed into the theatres.
The family crowds are coming to theatres as usual (as Magadheera also rated A) but facing tough time from police cops and theatre managers. They are not allowing into the theatres despite purchasing tickets. They are also taking class to parents how they can come along with kids for an A rated movie. The police are ordering the parents to submit tickets at the counter and take the money back. The dejected families are returning homes scolding the system.
Rajesh, a parent who faced this situation at PVR Punjagutta said, “We stay nearby and hence found no pain to return back. But there were many families those have come all the way driving from far places. Their situation is pitiful. What the hell is this A certificate? After all we know, Mahesh Babu will not act in the way the kids cannot watch. And Businessman is not a blue film and we know that. What is this censor board and police in between? We hate this system”.
“I returned back to give back my tickets at the counter as police asked to do so. But a group of 4 guys bought them from me. Businessman turned houseful despite we were necked out. Producers will be happy and fans will be happy for getting tickets. But we have to take all the pain of travel from home to theatre. I booked tickets in advance and what’s the use now?”, a parent expressed the grief.
“When I asked what to do when theater manager didn’t allow me, he asked me to watch Bodyguard as that’s U certificate. I know A certificates will be given by censor board for many films. But the implementation of law happens only by influence. I think the makers of Bodyguard used his influence to divert the family crowds of Businessman to Bodyguard”, Amarnath, a parent, expressed his opinion.
So, we have to see how far this scenario affects the business of businessman.