Mahesh Babu fan enters theatre with snake during Khaleja re-release
As Mahesh Babu's 'Khaleja' re-released in theatres, a fan entered with a snake in a theatre in Vijayawada. The fan seemed to have been inspired by a scene in the movie that shows Mahesh Babu walking in the desert with a snake.To recreate that moment, a fan entered the theatre with a real snake in hand. At first, people thought it was fake, but when it moved, everyone got scared. This video of the fan from the theatres has gone viral.advertisementWatch the video here:
Mahesh Babu's cult film 'Khaleja' is back in theatres and fans are celebrating like never before.Originally released in 2010, this action-comedy directed by Trivikram Srinivas didn't do well at the box office back then. But over the years, it became a fan-favourite.Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the film starred Anushka Shetty. Mahesh Babu was appreciated for his comic timing in the film and won some awards for his performance in 'Khaleja.'Must Watch
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