Updated On: 23 September, 2024 10:12 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The pre-release event for Devara starring Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan had to be cancelled due to security concern. The event was scheduled for Sunday and called off in the last moment

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The Man of Masses NTR Jr. is universally acknowledged as one of the biggest mass heroes in Indian cinema, and his latest film 'Devara: Part 1' has once again proven the massive fanbase he commands. With sky-high expectations surrounding this highly anticipated 2024 release, the much-awaited pre-release event was unfortunately cancelled due to security concerns and overwhelming crowd numbers. Originally planned as an indoor event to manage the frenzy, the sheer passion and excitement of NTR Jr.'s fans made it nearly impossible to control the situation. The pre-release event was scheduled very close to Ganesh Nimarjanam, and large-scale events like this typically require at least a week of preparation. Additionally, the heavy rains over the past few days in Hyderabad created many challenges. Even though it didn’t rain yesterday, the conditions wouldn’t have been favorable for an outdoor event.
Now, with Devara: Part 1 poised to release on September 27th, the excitement is at an all-time high. The pre-release event, which was supposed to take place yesterday, witnessed fans storming the venue from various places across the country. Despite efforts by the police and security forces, the uncontrollable crowd, coupled with the level of excitement, led to the unfortunate cancellation of the event for safety reasons. The fans' love and frenzy for their hero was beyond control, leaving everyone speechless at the sheer magnitude of his stardom.