Film producer Dil Raju announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the fans who died in an accident while returning home from the pre-release event of Ram Charan and Kiara Advani-starrer Game Changer. The event was held in Rajamahendravaram (Rajamundry), Andhra Pradesh, and it was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan as the chief guest.
Pawan Kalyan also donated Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased.
Two fans, identified as Manikanta and Thokada Charan from Kakinada area, lost their lives while returning from the pre-release event. Travelling by bike, they were reportedly hit by an oncoming van. Despite being rushed to the hospital, both succumbed to their injuries.
Meanwhile, the police registered a case and they are investigating the matter.
On Monday (January 6), Dil Raju expressed condolences to the families of the fans. “When we learnt about the accident, we were shocked and saddened. We express our condolences to their families and also show our solidarity during this grief hour by aiding both the families with Rs 5 lakh each,” he stated during an event.
On the other hand, actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan said that the road between Kakinada and Rajahmundry collapsed because it was not taken care of in the last five years. It is now being repaired.
Taking to his official X account, he wrote, “At this stage, I am saddened to know that two youths have died in an accident on the ADB road. Sri Arava Manikantha and Sri Tokada Charan, residents of Gaigolupadu in Kakinada district, were going home on a two-wheeler on Saturday night. The accident occurred when a speeding vehicle hit the youths who were riding the bike. The youths died. I express my deepest condolences to the families of Sri Manikantha and Sri Charan.”
“On behalf of the Jana Sena Party, we will provide financial assistance of Rs.5 lakh each to the families of the deceased. I have made it clear to my office officials that arrangements should be made to provide adequate assistance from the government,” he added.
