Published 11:35 IST, July 24th 2023

Suriya’s birthday celebration turns tragic, two fans die of electrocution

According to local police officials, the unfortunate incident occurred when the two boys were trying to install the banner.

Reported by: Farzana Patowari
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Suriya turned 47 years old on July 23 | Image: Twitter | Image: self
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Actor Suriya celebrated his 47th birthday on Sunday, July 23. And like every year, it was a day filled with excitement for his massive follower base. However, this year, a celebratory event to mark star’s birthday in Andhra Presh took a tragic turn.

3 things you need to kw

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  • Suriya was born in Chennai in 1975.
  • He began his career in 1997 with film Nerrukku Ner.
  • Every year, fans across South India celebrate his birthday with great enthusiasm.

A celebration that turned tragic 

As per ANI, tragic event happened in Palnu district, Andhra Presh, when two youths were attempting to put up a flex banner for Suriya's birthday when y tragically got electrocuted and lost ir lives. y were identified as Nakka Venkatesh and Poluri Sai and belonged to Narasaraopet Mandal.

According to local police officials, unfortunate incident occurred when two boys were trying to install banner, and iron rod y were using accidentally came into contact with an overhe electric wire, resulting in ir immediate death. ir bodies were sent for post-mortem examination. Both were second-year college students, ded cops.

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( two boys were second year college students. | Im: Twitter)

Ananya, sister of one of deceased, blamed college for her bror's untimely demise. She stated, "College is responsible for my bror's death. We pay hefty fees to college, and y h assured us of students' safety and monitoring in hostel. However, college failed to protect and supervise students."

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Makers shared Kanguva’s first look on star's birthday

As is trend with celebrity birthdays se days, first look of Suriya's much-anticipated film Kanguva was launched on his 47th birthday. Unsurprisingly, glimpse of period drama quickly became a sensation on social media. Directed by Siva, film boasts a cast featuring actors like Kovai Sarala, Disha Patani (her Tamil debut), Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Anandaraj, among ors. release date has been attached to movie yet. (With inputs from ANI)

10:48 IST, July 24th 2023