A tragic incident unfolded during a special screening of the highly anticipated film 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' in Hyderabad, when a devoted fan suffered a fatal heart attack. The event, meant to be a celebration of Megastar Chiranjeevi's cinematic return, turned somber as emergency services were called to the scene.
The Incident at Nizampet Theatre
The unfortunate event took place on Thursday, April 17, at a cinema located in the Nizampet area of Hyderabad. The fan, identified as 60-year-old Suresh, was attending the first-day-first-show screening of the film, which features Chiranjeevi in a pivotal role. According to reports from the Nizampet police, Suresh was a resident of the local Bachupally area and a known admirer of the veteran actor.
Witnesses at the theatre stated that Suresh suddenly collapsed in his seat during the movie. Fellow audience members and theatre staff immediately rushed to his aid upon noticing the medical emergency. An ambulance was promptly summoned to the location to provide urgent medical assistance.
Rushed to Hospital But Pronounced Dead
Despite the swift response, Suresh's condition was critical. He was quickly transported to a nearby private hospital for emergency treatment. Medical professionals at the hospital worked to resuscitate him but were unsuccessful. Suresh was pronounced dead by the attending doctors.
Preliminary medical reports indicate that the cause of death was a massive cardiac arrest. The police have confirmed that there were no signs of foul play, and the death appears to be a result of natural causes, likely triggered by a pre-existing heart condition. Authorities have registered a case and are proceeding with the standard investigation protocol.
Film Release Overshadowed by Tragedy
The incident has cast a shadow over the release of 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu', a film that had generated significant excitement among Chiranjeevi's vast fan base. The movie, which also stars prominent actors like Ram Charan, Anushka Shetty, and Ravi Teja in cameo appearances, is a spiritual drama directed by Siva Ganesh.
This is not the first time a fan has suffered a health crisis during a Chiranjeevi film event. The news has sent waves of grief through the actor's fan clubs and the local film community. While the focus remains on the tragic loss of life, the event highlights the intense emotional investment fans often have in cinematic milestones of their beloved stars.
The family of the deceased is receiving support, and the police have initiated the procedures for the post-mortem examination. The film's producers and Chiranjeevi's team have not yet made an official statement regarding the tragic incident at the time of this reporting.
