Jr NTR, the star of RRR, recently returned from Japan on the morning of January 2, 2023. He expressed his concern and well-wishes for the swift recovery of the country, which was struck by a series of powerful earthquakes in the western region. The devastating quakes resulted in numerous casualties, damaged buildings, vehicles, and boats, prompting officials to advise residents in certain areas to avoid returning home due to the ongoing risk of further strong tremors.
Having spent the past week in Japan, Jr NTR took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his sentiments. He conveyed being “deeply shocked” by the earthquakes and extended his heartfelt condolences to everyone affected. In a post, he stated, “Back home today from Japan and deeply shocked by the earthquakes hitting. Spent the entire last week there, and my heart goes out to everyone affected. Grateful for the resilience of the people and hoping for a swift recovery. Stay strong, Japan.”
RRR, a period action drama featuring Ram Charan, achieved the status of the highest-grossing Indian film upon its 2022 release in Japan. The SS Rajamouli-directed movie garnered over 410 million yen (approximately ₹24.13 crore) at the Japanese box office.
On Monday, a series of earthquakes, with the largest registering a magnitude of 7.6, triggered fires and building collapses along the west coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu. In response to the seismic activity, the country initially issued its highest-level tsunami alert but later revoked it. Aftershocks persisted in Ishikawa prefecture and surrounding areas a day after the magnitude 7.6 quake hit on Monday afternoon. In Wajima city, eight people were confirmed dead, and seven others sustained serious injuries. The extent of home damage was so severe that an immediate assessment was not possible, according to officials.