Chiranjeevi's 'Mana Shankara...' screening turns chaotic as fans clash
What's the story
The screening of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Anil Ravipudi's latest film featuring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, turned chaotic over the weekend. A video shared online shows fans clashing inside a theater after many allegedly entered without tickets, leading to arguments and physical fights over seating. The incident reportedly happened on Sunday at a theater in Andhra Pradesh.
Film's success
'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' continues to dominate box office
Despite the chaos, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has been performing well at the box office. The film, which was released on January 12 around Sankranthi, has reportedly collected ₹232 crore worldwide so far, per Sacnilk. It features Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in lead roles and also includes a cameo by Venkatesh. The plot revolves around Shankara Vara Prasad, a national security officer who attempts to protect his estranged wife and children in an effort to reunite with them.
Incident details
'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' screening chaos: A closer look
A video of the incident was shared on Instagram by a user named Pavani, who said she attended the Sunday afternoon show with her family after missing tickets for the morning show. Even though they had purchased multiple tickets, they were only able to find one seat because many fans had already rushed into the theater without tickets. After the interval, the situation spiraled out of control as more people flooded in and claimed seats, sparking heated arguments and scuffles.
Online reactions
Social media users reacted to the incident
The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with many users questioning the role of theater management. One user asked, "Mari hall management emi chestundi (What is the hall management doing?)" Another quipped, "That's why they're called fans." A third questioned why the audience didn't complain and instead sat on the floor, asking, "Complaint cheyakunda kindha kurchovadam entandi (Why would you sit on the floor instead of complaining)?"