Launch › Release window · 22 Aug 2026 · T−4
Hyderabad pre-release event ends in a crowd surge and injuries
At Malla Reddy University a floodlight pole and speaker boxes fell as students pushed forward. The Hindu reported five injured and a case against the organisers and university.
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- Date
- 22 Aug 2026 · T−4
- Phase
- Launch › Release window
- Category
- Fan event
- Markets
- India
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Partners
- Yash
- Channels
- Live event
Sources 2
- Hyderabad: Stampede-like situation at 'Toxic' pre-release event in GundlapochampallyTelangana Today · 23 Aug 2026 · telanganatoday.com · SecondaryVerifies: Crowd surge and injuries at Malla Reddy University event
- Case filed against event organisers, university management after sound box collapse injures five during pre-release event of Yash's movie in HyderabadThe Hindu · 23 Aug 2026 · thehindu.com · SecondaryVerifies: Case registered; five injured
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