The controversy surrounding the Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad has escalated after a tragic stampede resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to several others. The incident unfolded as fans gathered in large numbers to see lead actor Allu Arjun, who visited the venue without prior public notification. Inadequate security arrangements and the unexpected crowd surge led to chaos. The Chikkadpally police have filed cases against the theater management and the actor’s security team for negligence. This unfortunate event has drawn widespread attention and criticism, with calls for accountability and better crowd management in such high-profile events​
22 December,2024 11:10 PM IST | Mumbai
Icon star Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday from his Hyderabad home and charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder following the death of a 39-year-old mother of two in the December 4 stampede at a theatre screening of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule.' The Telangana High Court granted him interim bail. Speaking to the media outside his residence, Allu Arjun expressed that he is a law-abiding citizen who will comply with judicial processes. He called the tragic incident unfortunate, noting that he had been attending Sandhya Theatre for the last 20 years to watch his and his uncle Megastar Chiranjeevi's films without witnessing anything like this. The 'Pushpa 2' star also stated that he would offer his full support to the victim’s family.
14 December,2024 11:44 AM IST
Icon star Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with a stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of his latest hit Pushpa 2 on December 4, which resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman and left her son critically injured. A case was filed against the actor, his security, and theatre management, accusing them of poor crowd control. On December 13, the police took Allu Arjun into custody, citing a lack of prior notification of his visit and inadequate security measures. Allu Arjun has announced Rs 25 lakh assistance for the deceased's family, expressing his heartbreak over the tragedy.
13 December,2024 07:56 PM IST
'Pushpa 2: The Rule,' the highly anticipated sequel to 'Pushpa: The Rise,' has generated massive buzz, selling over one million tickets on BookMyShow, making it the fastest Indian film to reach this milestone. Allu Arjun has endorsed the Andhra Pradesh government's decision to raise ticket prices, considering it a significant boost for the Telugu film industry. However, public reactions to the higher prices have been mixed. While fans eagerly await the film, many have voiced concerns about the rising costs, especially for the general public. The judgement on December 5 will determine Pushpa 2's fate at the box office.
03 December,2024 05:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
