On Sankranti festival, there was a frenzy among people participating in cock fighting. In Kakinada district, Director Ram Gopal Varma attended Sankranti events, including cock fighting. He stated to the media that it was the first time he had witnessed such an event and found it to be thrilling. RGV distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions, and was accompanied by Tollywood actor Krishnudu. Some fans even took selfies with him. Prior to the event, Ram Gopal Varma had dined at the residence of MLA Dwarampudi Chandra Sekhar Reddy.
