Jr NTR has recently opened up about the unfortunate cancellation of Devara: Part 1’s pre-release event due to the venue being filled over capacity. While sharing a video on social media, the actor communicated with his fans about the situation. After him, Janhvi Kapoor also shared a statement addressing her fans.

Take a look at Jr NTR’s video below:

We regret being in this situation but are forever grateful to our beloved Man of Masses NTR’s fans. ðŸ™ÂÂ�ðŸÂÂ�»ðŸ™ÂÂ�ðŸÂÂ�»

The biggest celebration awaits. See you in theatres on Sept 27th.#Devara #DevaraOnSep27th pic.twitter.com/oSXa2ga6Za

— Devara (@DevaraMovie) September 22, 2024

“It hurts me that the Devara pre-release event was cancelled, you know it hurts me. I wanted to meet you (fans) in person and share our journey with you. But we had to cancel it due to security reasons,” he said in Telugu. Opening up further, the actor asked his fans to refrain from putting the blame on the producers or organizers. “My pain is bigger than yours in this regard. But this is not the producers’ or event organisers’ fault,” he added.

According to onlookers who posted several videos on social media from the event, the venue was overfilled at 8 pm. The event, which was scheduled at Novotel in Hyderabad, was to be attended by director Koratala Siva, actors Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, and special guests like director Trivikram Srinivas and producer Naga Vamsi. Fans were kept in the dark about the cancellation, until they saw Trivikram and Vamsi seemingly leaving the venue.

5k capacity ki 15 k vacharu,
Open area lo plan cheyalsindhi
Event almost cancelled  Worst decision by producers…and event Organizers #Devara #JrNTR pic.twitter.com/QeW2ymdJrY

— ram reddy (@ramreddy667202) September 22, 2024

Janhvi also posted a video on Instagram, writing in Telugu, “I thought I would say these words to you myself. But not this time. Hope to see you all soon. For now this is from me to you. This short message….See you in theatres on 27th of September #Devara.”

Megastar K Chiranjeevi was honoured by the Guinness World Records as the most prolific star in the Indian film industry in the actor/dancer category. The certificate handed over to Chiranjeevi at an event. The certificate issued by Guinness World Records to the actor stated, “The most prolific film star in Indian Film Industry-actor/dancer is Konidela Chiranjeevi aka Mega Star (India) achieved on 20 September 2024.”

After accepting the honour, Chiranjeevi said, “The most prolific film star in Indian Film Industry-actor/dancer is Konidela Chiranjeevi aka Mega Star (India) achieved on 20 September 2024.” Stating the moment as unforgettable, he added, “I never sought recognition from the Guinness World Records, but it feels incredible to be honored for my dancing. It is dancing that truly made me a star and brought me so many rewards throughout my career.”

Opening up about his love for dancing, the actor said, “All these years of my film career, dance had become part of my life. I still remember dancing in front of legends like Savitri and my first dance steps on screen,” he said. Chiranjeevi thanked his colleagues, namely the directors, producers, music directors, and actors he has worked with.

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Laapataa Ladies is produced by Kiran Rao, Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande. The film features several newcomers including Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav and well-known names like Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan. The Film Federation announced the selection after 13 jury members gathered in Chennai today.

The film has reportedly been selected from 12 Hindi films, 6 Tamil films and 4 Malayalam films.

Laapataa Ladies which released in theatres earlier this year marked Kiran Rao’s comeback as a director after Dhobi Ghat. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023.

Kiran Rao shared, “I am deeply honoured and beyond delighted that our film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards. This recognition is a testament to the tireless work of my entire team, whose dedication and passion brought this story to life. Cinema has always been a powerful medium to connect hearts, transcend boundaries, and ignite meaningful conversations. I hope that this film will resonate with audiences across the world, just as it has in India.”

“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the selection committee and to everyone who believed in this film. It is indeed a great privilege to be selected from among such amazing Indian films this year – who are equally worthy contenders for this honor,” she added. 

It remains to be seen if the film will make it to the 97th Academy Awards shortlist.