A fan died of a suspected heart attack while watching the newly-released Telugu film 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' starring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara. The incident occurred on January 12, 2026, at Arjun Theatre in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, during the morning show. The deceased, identified as Anand Kumar, a retired ASI, collapsed during the screening. Theatre staff and audience members attempted to help, but efforts were unsuccessful. Police are investigating, with a medical examination expected to confirm the exact cause of death. The event cast a somber shadow on the film's opening day.