Man Bitten by Rat While Watching Movie in Theater; Awarded ₹18,000 Compensation

A case has emerged from Kerala where a man was bitten by a rat while watching a movie, necessitating medical treatment. The theater, however, claims that the man never visited the cinema on the day in question.

People often head to the theater on weekends or to catch a film starring their favorite actor. Imagine going to watch a movie only to face an unexpected ordeal—what would you do?

A surprising incident has come to light from Kasaragod, Kerala. A man was bitten by a rat while watching a film, causing him significant distress. The matter reached the Consumer Commission, which ordered the theater to pay the man ₹18,000 in compensation. While the man leveled allegations against the theater, the management made some startling counter-claims.

What claims did the theater make?