India, Jan. 9 -- Telugu superstar Prabhas' fans pulled off an unusual stunt as The Raja Saab hit theatres on 9 January, i.e. bringing stuffed crocodiles to screenings in celebration of the film's release. Footage circulating online shows fans hoisting what appeared to be crocodiles above their heads and rushing into cinema halls, surprising other moviegoers. Thankfully, the "crocodiles" were not real animals but fake props/dummies inspired by a moment in the film's trailer where Prabhas' character is seen throwing a crocodile during a fight scene.

Viral clips from social media captured the excitement as fans, decked out in themed gear, chanted and cheered while carrying the fake crocodiles into shows, a testament to the fervour surroundi...