Prabhas's Fan Dies By Suicide After 'Radhe Shyam' Garners Negative Reviews, Claim Reports
Before he decided to end his life, he told his mother that Radhe Shyam had failed to live up to his expectations.
(Trigger warning: This article mentions suicide, which could trigger some readers.)
Prabhas is one of the most loved and famous movie stars in India. A film like Baahubali made him a household name in India. It transcended the boundaries between movies made in South and Bollywood and made him a top pick for film producers. However, where do fans draw a line when it comes to being obsessed with their favorite stars?
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Unable to digest the negative reviews for 'Radhe Shyam,' an ardent fan of Prabhas, has reportedly ended his life. According to multiple reports, Ravi Teja was so affected by the unfavorable reviews of the Prabhas starrer that he decided to end his life.
According to a report in India today, the incident took place at Tilak Nagar in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district.
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Prabhas' 24-year-old fan named Ravi Teja watched Radhe Shyam and was disappointed. He also came across all the negative reports related to the film.
Before he decided to end his life, he told his mother that Radhe Shyam had failed to live up to his expectations.
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The police officials have registered a case and are now investigating the same.
Ravi was a daily-wage laborer in Kurnool, and his death has come as a shock to Prabhas fans. Radha Krishna Kumar's movie stars Prabhas as palmist Vikramaditya and Pooja Hegde as Dr. Prerana.
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Produced by UV Creations, the film had to be postponed multiple times due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Since the movie hit the theaters, it has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.
The film made on a considerable budget boasts of grandeur and stunning cinematography but still failed to impress the audience because of its weak plot¡ªthe film was released in theatres on March 11.
Several fans of Prabhas thronged to the theatres and celebrated by bringing massive cut-outs. Some videos surfaced on the internet also show fans bursting characters outside the theatres across India.
(If you know anyone battling with depression or other mental health issues, please reach out to someone who can help. AASRA Foundation: 022 2754 6669 Samaritans Mumbai: +91 84229 84528 / +91 84229 84529 / +91 84229 84530 Sanjivini Society for Mental Health: +911124311918)
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