Tollywood actor Allu Arjun, best known for his role in ‘Pushpa,’ was arrested by Hyderabad police on December 13, 2024, in connection with a deadly stampede at a movie theatre during a screening of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule.’ The incident, which occurred a few days earlier, resulted in the death of a woman and left her 8-year-old son seriously injured. The actor was taken into custody at his home in the morning and has been brought to the Chikkadpally police station for further questioning. Additional details are expected soon.
Allu Arjun Arrested For Woman’s Death In Stampede In Hyderabad
Actor Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with the tragic stampede that occurred at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during a screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule. The incident led to the death of a woman and left her son critically injured. Visuals from ANI show the actor being escorted by police in a lift before being taken into custody. Further footage also shows him being transported in a police vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are awaited as per News18.
#WATCH | Telangana: Actor Allu Arjun has been brought to Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad for questioning in connection with the case of death of a woman at Sandhya theatre on December 4. pic.twitter.com/pvBOkkc3JO
— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2024
What Happened At The Sandhya Theatre On December 4, 2024?
Earlier this month, a tragic incident occurred during the screening of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. The chaos began when large crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the film's star, Allu Arjun, who was present at the event with music director Devi Sri Prasad.
Around 9:30 pm on the night of the incident, Allu Arjun arrived at Sandhya Theatre with his security. As he entered, a large crowd attempted to follow him, leading to a commotion. According to reports, his security team allegedly began pushing the crowd to control the situation, which only intensified the chaos. As the crowd surged, the theatre's main gate collapsed, resulting in a stampede. A 35-year-old woman tragically lost her life, and her 9-year-old son sustained severe injuries.
Following the incident, a case was filed against Allu Arjun in connection with the stampede, while Sandhya Theatre also faced legal action for criminal negligence. Officers revealed that the police were not informed in advance about the presence of the film's team at the 'Pushpa 2' premiere at Sandhya Theatre. The theatre has been charged under Sections 105 and 118(1) BNS for its role in the tragedy, as per News18.
Allu Arjun Reacts To Sandhya Theatre Tragedy
Following the tragic stampede at Sandhya Theatre, Allu Arjun expressed his deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family. In a statement, he wrote on Twitter, "Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for space to grieve, I stand committed to extending every possible assistance to help them navigate through this challenging journey."
Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for… pic.twitter.com/g3CSQftucz
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) December 6, 2024
The actor also took steps to support the family, donating Rs 25 lakh to assist them during this difficult period.
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Credits: ANI Twitter/Allu Arjun Twitter
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