Hyderabad:As excitement builds for the much-anticipated release of Devara: Part 1 on September 27, fans were eager to join the celebrations at a pre-release event in Hyderabad. Unfortunately, what was meant to be a grand occasion turned into chaos, leading to its cancellation.
The film, an action-drama starring Jr NTR, has been generating significant buzz among cinema lovers. To capitalize on this momentum, the makers organised a pre-release event on September 22, just days before the film's launch. However, unforeseen circumstances forced them to cancel the gathering, prompting an official statement to address the situation.
The team expressed their disappointment, stating, "We were eagerly waiting for this day as we’ve worked hard on this film for years and wanted to celebrate it on a grand scale especially since it’s the first solo release of our beloved Man of Masses NTR after 6 years.”
Despite their best intentions, they faced considerable challenges. The timing of the event coincided with Ganesh Nimarjanam, a period that typically requires significant preparation for large-scale gatherings. Moreover, heavy rains in the days leading up to the event posed logistical hurdles. Although the weather cleared on the event day, conditions remained unsuitable for an outdoor celebration.
The statement further detailed, "The massive turnout of fans despite our best efforts became uncontrollable as barricades were broken due to the overwhelming crowd." Prioritizing safety, the team made the difficult decision to cancel the event. They acknowledged that many fans had traveled long distances to participate and expressed their hopes for everyone's safe return home.