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Jr NTR returns from quake-struck Japan, hopes for country’s swift recovery

Jr NTR, who spent the last week in Japan, wrote on X that he was "deeply shocked" by the earthquakes.

ByPTI

Published Jan 02, 2024 | 10:45 AM ⚊UpdatedJan 02, 2024 | 10:45 AM

Telugu actor Jr NTR. (X)

RRR star Jr NTR on Tuesday morning, 2 January, announced that he returned from Japan and also wished for swift recovery after a series of powerful earthquakes hit the island country.

The quakes struck the western region of Japan, leaving at least eight people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats. Following this, officials warned people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of the risk of more strong quakes.

Jr NTR, who spent the last week in Japan, in a post on X said he was “deeply shocked” by the earthquakes in the country.

“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,” the actor wrote on the microblogging site.

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 🇯🇵

— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) January 1, 2024

RRR (2022), a period action drama also starring Ram Charan, emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film upon its release in Japan in 2022.

The SS Rajamouli directorial had raised over ¥410 million (₹24.13 crore approximately) at the Japanese box office.

Earthquake in Japan

On Monday, 1 January, the quakes — the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6 — also started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu, causing the country to drop its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes.

Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday afternoon.

Eight people were confirmed dead in Wajima city, officials said. Seven others were seriously injured, while damage to homes was so great that it could not immediately be assessed, they said.

Kyodo news agency reported at least 13 deaths had been confirmed.

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