Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar who acquired the Hindi rights of SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus movie, Baahubali 2, planned a star studded premiere today at 8.30 PM. The whole movie unit including SS Rajamouli, Prabhas, Rana and Anushka were expected to attend the premiere.

However, Karan Johar, has canceled the premiere as a mark of respect for the Veteran actor, Vinod Khanna, who died due to complications from cancer earlier today.

Karan Johar further tweeted on the micro blogging site, “As a mark of respect to our beloved Vinod Khanna the entire team of Baahubali has decided to cancel the premiere tonight...”

As a mark of respect to our beloved Vinod Khanna the entire team of Baahubali has decided to cancel the premiere tonight...

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 27, 2017

In another tweet, Karan said, “His screen presence is unparalleled even today...his super star swag is what we grew up on....RIP #VinodKhanna ...thoughts and prayers.…”

His screen presence is unparalleled even today...his super star swag is what we grew up on....RIP #VinodKhanna ...thoughts and prayers....

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 27, 2017

The official statement from the makers of the film, read, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved, the legendary Vinod Khanna. The demise has come as a huge shock to all of us. As a mark of respect for our dearly departed, the premiere event of Baahubali: The Conclusion is now canceled.”

Early in the day, Karan only divulged the details of Baahubali 2 premiere. “The most awaited film is releasing tomorrow!!!!! Premieres today!!! #BaahubaliTheConclusion is on its way!!!! @ssrajamouli,” the filmmaker wrote.

The most awaited film is releasing tomorrow!!!!! Premieres today!!! #BaahubaliTheConclusion is on its way!!!! @ssrajamouli pic.twitter.com/pzfEikkjff

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 27, 2017

Vinod Khanna, who was dealing with prolonged illness, succumbed to advanced bladder carcinoma today morning. The hospital released this statement, “Veteran actor and Member of Parliament Mr. Vinod Khanna, who was admitted to the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital breathed his last at 11.20 am due to advanced bladder carcinoma.”

There has been no update yet if the film will have a special premiere later.

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