Pawan Kalyan fans disappointed

Hyderabad, March 17: Power Star Pawan Kalyan's movie Katamarayudu released worldwide today but due to the cancellation of the benefit show, Pawan fans were disappointed.

Police have denied permission to the midnight shows of the film that triggered panic outside theatres as large number of fans gathered.

Reports earlier had it that special shows would be screened at Bhramarambha theatre in Kukatpally and Gokul theatre in Erragadda. With this, Pawan fans had thronged to theatres and had been waiting to grab their tickets by shelling out high monies.

However, in a last-minute twist, cops have denied permission. While reasons for denial aren't revealed, organisers confirmed that police rejected permission for the benefit shows.

Fans created quite a stir at the theater and several fans have slept on the road as a protest against cops. Angered fans raised slogans in favour of Pawan Kalyan.

To control the situation and bring back normalcy, cops have resorted to minor lathi charge to disrupt fans and clear the traffic.



Although a few moved away, still most of them were hanging in and around theaters hoping that police would permit in the last minute and expecting a last-minute miracle.

It's said that the ticket prices for these benefit shows were priced around Rs 2500 to Rs 3000.

Directed by Dolly, Katamarayudu features Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan in the lead roles. Sharath Marar is producing the film after Sardaar Gabbar Singh and Gopala Gopala on Northstar Entertainment.