Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2 became one of the highest-grossing films of the year worldwide. However, it turned into a nightmare for a 9-year-old boy who got injured during the stampede that took place at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. As per medical officials, he is kept on a ventilator and is in critical condition.
Pushpa 2 Stampede
Sritej, the nine-year-old boy injured during Pushpa 2 screening stampede that took place at Sandhya Theatres in Hyderabad is being admitted to a private hospital and is being treated in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, according to the officials. The stampede resulted from an impromptu visit of actor Allu Arjun to the theatre.
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The Boy Is Under Critical Condition
As per a health bulletin released on Tuesday by Hyderabad's KIMS Cuddles Hospital, the neurological condition of the boy shows no improvement. According to the doctors, he was on mechanical ventilation and minimal support of oxygen and pressure. A bulletin released by the hospital on December 17, 2024, had a statement by the doctor treating the boy. The statement read, “Child Sritej continues to remain in PICU needing mechanical ventilation with minimal support of oxygen and pressures. His fever is reducing, and he is on minimal inotropes. His vital parameters are stable, and he is tolerating feeds well. Given his static neurological status, a tracheostomy is being planned to facilitate weaning from the ventilator.”
The Hyderabad Police chief stated “The neurological condition is severely impacted. The doctors have opined that it will be a long haul before any improvements can be seen. The treatment is ongoing, and we are all hoping for the best.”
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Allu Arjun Extended Support
Deeply concerned about the condition of the boy, Allu Arjun took to Instagram to express his concern. He wrote, “I remain deeply concerned about young Shri Tej, who is under constant medical care after the unfortunate incident. Due to the ongoing legal proceedings, I have been advised not to visit him and his family at this time. My prayers remain with them and I remain committed to taking responsibility for addressing the medical and family needs. I wish him a speedy recovery, and I look forward to meeting him and his family at the earliest.”
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