19-year-old dies after falling from lorry while dancing to celebrate Ajith's film release in Chennai
· Entertainment · The Hindu, Indian Express
A 19-year-old fan of actor Ajith, identified as Bharath Kumar from Chintadripet, died after falling from a moving tanker lorry in Koyambedu while dancing to celebrate the opening day of Ajith's film Thunivu on January 10, 2023. Hundreds of fans of actors Ajith and Vijay had gathered at the Rohini Theatre Complex since midnight as both films, Thunivu and Varisu, were released. The crowd surged around 4.10 am, breaking theatre glass panes, prompting police intervention. Police registered a case and are investigating the traffic incident.
Why it matters
The death highlights the extreme risks fans take during film celebrations, raising concerns about crowd control and public safety at mass entertainment events in Chennai.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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