Die-hard Jr NTR fan sets fire in cinema hall

On Saturday, fans of "RRR" star Jr NTR faced a fire accident in Apsara theatre in Vijayawada, while watching the Jr NTR starrer film, "Simhadri". According to media reports, the theatre hall was re-screening the film on the occasion of the star's birthday, which was on last Friday.

The video of the fire breaking out inside the cinema hall went viral on social media, with hundreds and thousands of netizens commenting on the matter. One comment read, "Such behaviour can't be tolerated. Who's going to pay for the property damage?"

Seats thagalettaru entra
Vijayawada Apsara Theatre 6:15 show #HappyBirthdayJrNTR pic.twitter.com/flUe0JtAX4

— Mahesh Babu (@MMB_tarakian) May 20, 2023

Another user wrote in Telugu, "This is very sad. The theatre owner has to face the brunt of some unruly fans."

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As per the reports, viewers were in a festive mood while watching their favourite star on screen, when a fan accidentally set off a firecracker whilst the film was ongoing. The incident had burnt a few seats in the cinema hall, after which the police were called to safely evacuate the audience.

The Telegu film "Simhadri" (2003) was also directed by "RRR" famed director SS Rajamouli.

Currently, Jr NTR is busy with his upcoming film "Devara" which has been written and directed by Koratala Siva. The production also stars Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, amongst others.