Jr NTR Fan Smears Blood Tika On Poster

When a superstar’s film releases, celebrations from fans often look like mini-festivals, songs, dances, garlands, and firecrackers lighting up the streets. But this time, for War 2, one Jr NTR fan took things to a level that left the internet both stunned and concerned. In a viral clip, the fan can be seen pricking his thumb, letting the blood flow, and applying it as a ‘tika’ on Jr NTR’s poster, an act that has now sparked intense debate online.

The much-anticipated War 2 marks Jr NTR’s big Bollywood debut alongside Hrithik Roshan, and excitement among his followers was already sky-high.

While some defended the act as “pure devotion,” the majority pointed out that such celebrations can inspire dangerous behaviour among impressionable fans. The video has been widely shared on social media, with several urging that admiration for stars should never come at the cost of personal health or safety.

Jr NTR, who is known for his grounded nature and close connection with his fanbase, has not yet commented on the incident. Whether he addresses it or not, the moment has already become a reminder of how passion for cinema can sometimes take an unsettling turn. As War 2 continues its box office run, fans are hoping the conversation shifts back to the film’s high-octane action rather than the extremes of fandom.