Koratala Siva's directorial Devara: Part 1, starring Jr NTR in the lead role, was released on Friday, September 27, in five languages. The movie also features Janhvi Kapoor as Jr NTR's love interest and Saif Ali Khan in a villainous role. Having said that, as per reports, a young fan named Mastan Vali tragically passed away while watching the film in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Mastan Vali had attended the exclusive first show reserved for fans, and his untimely demise has cast a shadow over the film's release. ‘Devara-Part 1’ Box Office Collection Day 1: Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor’s Action Film Gets Off to a Roaring Start, Opens With INR 172 Crore Globally!

According to the Deccan Chronicle, Mastan Vali was enthusiastically cheering and enjoying the action movie with other fans when he suddenly collapsed in the theatre and fell unconscious. Despite immediate medical attention at a nearby private hospital, Mastan Vali was sadly pronounced dead, leaving his family devastated. It's reported that Jr NTR's fan died due to cardiac arrest. ‘Devara-Part 1’ Box Office Collection Day 1: Hindi Version of Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor’s Film Earns INR 7.95 Crore in India.

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Meanwhile, Jr NTR's action-packed thriller, Devara: Part 1, has made a powerful debut at the box office, amassing a global total of INR 172 crore. The Hindi version of the film, featuring Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, has also delivered an impressive performance, earning over INR 7.50 crore in India on its opening day. Alongside the lead cast, the film boasts a talented ensemble, including Shruti Marathe, Prakash Raj, Kalaiyarasan, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, and Murali Sharma in pivotal roles.

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