Veteran Telugu actor Pavala Shyamala reportedly struggled to receive medical treatment after being turned away by a hospital over financial issues. Producer Dil Raju later stepped in to help, reviving discussions about the lack of support and healthcare security for senior artists

According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the incident was reported at 10:39 pm on May 17, following which firefighting teams were rushed to the spot. The fire was initially declared a Level-I blaze at 11:04 pm before being upgraded to Level-II at around 3 am