"My Pain Is Bigger Than Yours": Jr. NTR On Devara Pre-Release Event Cancellation

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SEPTEMBER 23,2024

One of the most anticipated movies that the whole nation is waiting for, Devara: Part 1 is just days away from its theatrical release. The Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor starrer will also see Saif Ali Khan as the menacing antagonist.

Ahead of its release, fans were excited to join the Devara pre-release event, which was supposed to be held in Hyderabad on September 22. Unfortunately, what was meant to turn into a grand occasion turned into an ugly chaos, leading to its cancellation.

The upcoming Telugu action drama has been garnering massive attention from moviegoers. To tap on the same excitement, the makers organized a pre-release event just days before its release. However, certain unforseen circumstances forced them to cancel the gathering.

Devara Part 1: Pre-release event cancelled

The Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor starrer has had the fans waiting with bated breath. The Koratela Siva directorial is divided into two parts, of which the first one is slated to release on September 27.

As the film's pre-release event was cancelled last minute, fans expressed their disappointment, and so did the team. The makers of Devara shared their regret of the last-minute pivot, thus apologizing to the viewers.

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"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,' the team stated.

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The reason for cancellation of Devara's pre-release event was the Ganesh Nimarjanam (Ganesh Visarjan), which ideally sees large-scale gatherings in and around the city. Moreover, heavy rains posed a logistical hurdle.

The statement further read, "The massive turnout of fans despite our best efforts became uncontrollable as barricades were broken due to the overwhelming crowd. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and are truly sorry for the situation. Thank you for your understanding and support. Team Devara."

Jr. NTR apologizes to fans

The Telugu actor, who will be making his comeback with the first solo film in six years, said he was equally disheartened after learning about the event being called off.

The RRR actor shared a video message for his fans and said, "I am deeply saddened that Devara's event has been cancelled, especially because I was looking forward to it so much. I enjoy spending time with you and sharing many interesting details about Devara. I was excited to share many details about Devara and explain the efforts put into the film. But the event couldn't happen due to security reasons. I share your disappointment. My pain is more than yours."

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Jr. NTR also defended the makers, asking fans not to blame them. He added, "In my opinion, it is wrong to blame the producers or organizers for the cancellation of the event."

Devara: Part 1 is all set to release on September 27 in cinemas near you.