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A celebratory evening turned tragic for two young fans following the pre-release event of ‘Game Changer’ in Rajamahendravaram on January 4. The event, graced by Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and the film’s star Ram Charan, ended on a somber note as two attendees lost their lives in a road accident while returning home.
The victims, Aarava Manikanta (23) and Thokada Charan (22), hailed from Gaigolupadu in Kakinada district.
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Their bike collided with a van near Vadisaleru around 9:30 p.m., leaving both critically injured. Despite being rushed to Peddapuram Hospital, they succumbed to their injuries.
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Ram Charan expressed his condolences and announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakhs each to the families of the deceased.
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“We always hope our fans return home safely after such events. This is an unimaginable loss, and I share the pain of the grieving families,” he said.
Producer Dil Raju also stepped in to support the victims’ families. On behalf of Sri Venkateswara Creations, he pledged an additional ₹10 lakhs and expressed his sorrow on social media.
“This is a heartbreaking incident. We will stand by the families and ensure they receive all possible support,” he wrote.
Dear Deputy Chief Minister @PawanKalyan Garu, as your nephew, as an actor, and a proud Indian, I immensely respect you.
Thank you for always being there for me and supporting me. pic.twitter.com/Gqr2aeqkVl— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) January 4, 2025
The tragic accident has sparked discussions about fan safety at large-scale events. Pawan Kalyan, reflecting on the incident, questioned whether alternatives to such gatherings could be considered to prevent future mishaps.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another tragedy at a ‘Pushpa 2’ promotional event, where a stampede claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and left her son hospitalized.
‘Game Changer’, a highly anticipated pan-India action film, is set to release on January 10.
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