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As the Padmavat release date fast approaches, members of Karni Sena distributed memorandum threatening theatres in Gurugram.
The memorandum asked the theatres not to screen the movie.
" Wait and watch what happens on 25th" was all their response to a question what will they do on the release date.
The movie is scheduled for release on January 25.
Also read: Opinion: Padmavat ready for release, but here is the toll it has taken on Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Gurugram: Members of Karni Sena distribute a memorandum in all the theatres of the city asking them not to screen #Padmaavat, say "wait and watch what happens on 25th" when asked what would they do when the film is screened on 25th January. pic.twitter.com/lbinnedlvO
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2018
#Lucknow: Members of an organization burn #Padmaavat posters & stage protest against the release of the movie. Say' We will protest in front of every theatre and urge not to screen the movie' pic.twitter.com/aMnajMPND0
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) January 21, 2018
The Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film earlier called Padmavati was scheduled for release on December 1, 2017. However, its release was postponed after a widespread protest by certain fringe elements.
The film, which was banned by Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana. However, following Supreme Court (SC) intervention, the movie is likely to be released even in these states.