The much-anticipated First Day First Show (FDFS) of GBU: Good Bad Ugly has sparked an unprecedented wave of fan frenzy, leaving chennai theaters completely sold out and pushing die-hard fans to take their devotion to international skies.
Within minutes of the ticket windows opening, chennai multiplexes and single-screen theaters were swarmed by fans, both online and offline, hoping to catch the early morning shows of the blockbuster. But in a city known for its cinematic passion, the demand was simply too overwhelming. Not a single seat remains for the FDFS shows, with even the wee-hour slots — some as early as 4 AM — vanishing in record time.
The result? Fans aren’t just heartbroken — they’re boarding flights.
Yes, you read that right. With chennai screens out of reach, fans are now booking tickets to neighboring countries such as Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, and even the uae — all just to catch GBU on the big screen, on time. Travel agencies have reportedly seen a spike in last-minute bookings from tamil Nadu, with cinema being the sole reason behind the surge.
Social media is flooded with posts and videos of fans posing with their international tickets, passports in hand, proclaiming proudly: "If not in chennai, we'll watch it wherever it's playing!"
GBU, directed by the acclaimed filmmaker pradeep Varma and starring pan-Indian superstar arjun Dev, has been riding high on hype ever since the teaser dropped. The film’s unique genre blend and high-octane visuals have made it one of the most awaited releases of the year. Advance booking trends indicate that this could break opening day records, both domestically and overseas.
Theaters in chennai, meanwhile, are requesting fans for patience and urging them to wait for additional shows to be added. But for many, the magic of FDFS is non-negotiable.
“GBU is not just a movie. It’s an emotion. It’s history being made. And I want to be part of it — no matter which country I have to fly to,” says Praveen, a 24-year-old engineering student waiting to board his flight to Kuala Lumpur.
As GBU fever grips the globe, one thing is clear: cinema still holds the power to move — quite literally — its audience.
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