A tragic incident occurred at a Hyderabad theatre where a fan reportedly died of a suspected heart attack while watching Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The incident shocked audiences
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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Chiranjeevi's eagerly anticipated film, debuted on the big screen today (January 12). The film marks Chiranjeevi’s comeback to the big screen after three years, and audiences are showering it with love. However, a very sad incident occurred at a theatre in Hyderabad, as a fan passed away while watching the movie.
Fan dies while watching Chiranjeevi’s film
According to Telugu Scribe, a fan who was watching Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu died at Kukatpally’s Arjun Theatre. They also shared a video of the incident on X (formerly Twitter), showing the man being rushed out. Police suspect that he passed away due to a heart attack. The fan’s death while watching the film has shocked one and all.
చిరంజీవి సినిమా చూస్తూ గుండెపోటుతో అభిమాని మృతి
— Telugu Scribe (@TeluguScribe) January 12, 2026
హైదరాబాద్ – కూకట్ పల్లిలోని అర్జున్ థియేటర్లో, చిరంజీవి మన శంకర వరప్రసాద్ సినిమా చూస్తూ మృతి చెందిన అభిమాని
గుండెపోటుతో మృతిచెంది ఉంటాడని అనుమానిస్తున్న పోలీసులు pic.twitter.com/zgXIHmEB3L
MSVPG audience reaction
Viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their views on Chiranjeevi’s film. Most cinegoers praised the first half of the movie and thanked director Anil Ravipudi for bringing back Chiranjeevi’s ‘vintage charm’ on screen. One X user wrote, “Chiru sets the screen ablaze, Nayanthara adds stunning presence, Anil Ravipudi delivers expected magic! Songs are highlights. Clean family entertainer – perfect Sankranti watch!”
Another tweet read, “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is thoroughly @KChiruTweets’s show, supported by a well-placed cameo from Venkatesh, Nayanthara doing what she does best, and @AnilRavipudi’s trademark family-friendly comedy drama.”
About Chiranjeevi’s film
Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is positioned as a mass entertainer with strong family appeal and is one of the most anticipated Telugu releases of the festive season. The film also features a special appearance by Venkatesh, adding to the buzz surrounding its release. Notably, this marks the first time two top Telugu stars will share screen space. The film also reunites Chiranjeevi with Nayanthara.
The film found itself at the centre of online discussion after ratings and reviews were disabled on BookMyShow following a court order. The move, taken before the film’s theatrical release, triggered mixed reactions among audiences, with many questioning the need to block public feedback.
According to industry chatter, the makers sought legal intervention amid concerns over fake reviews and coordinated negative rating campaigns that often surface around major releases. Over the past few years, several films have been impacted by manipulated online ratings, which producers argue can influence audience perception even before people watch the film.
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