On Saturday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy claimed that top Telugu actor Allu Arjun visited the theatre where ‘Pushpa-2’ was shown on December 4, despite having been denied police permission.The actor has countered these allegations.A 35-year-old woman lost her life, and her eight-year-old son sustained injuries on December 4 during a stampede at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, where a large crowd of fans surged to see the actor at the premiere of ‘Pushpa 2’.
In the aftermath of the event, the city police initiated legal proceedings against Allu Arjun, his security personnel, and the theatre management, citing various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Chikkadpally police station, following a complaint filed by the family of the deceased.Allu Arjun was subsequently arrested by the city police on December 13 in connection with the woman’s death.
The Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks on the same day, allowing him to be released from prison on the morning of December 14.In the wake of a discussion in the Telangana Legislative Assembly concerning actor Allu Arjun’s actions following a woman’s death at the Sandhya 70 MM cinema hall, the actor referred to the comments as “character assassination,” without identifying any specific individuals or the assembly.
During a press conference, Mr. Arjun, accompanied by his father and a legal representative, presented his perspective, describing the woman’s death and the child’s injuries as unfortunate accidents. The incident at the cinema led to the tragic death of a 35-year-old woman, while her eight-year-old son is currently fighting for his life in a hospital.
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In a statement to the media, Mr. Arjun remarked, “This unfortunate incident is not the fault of anyone. Everyone involved, including the police and myself, had the best of intentions.” He extended his sympathies to the family and wished for the injured child’s prompt recovery, noting that he was being informed of the child’s progress on an hourly basis.
In the wake of a discussion in the Telangana Legislative Assembly concerning actor Allu Arjun’s actions following a woman’s death at the Sandhya 70 MM cinema hall, the actor dismissed the comments as “character assassination,” without identifying any specific individuals or the assembly.
At a press conference, Mr. Arjun, alongside his father and a legal advisor, shared his account of the events, describing the woman’s death and her child’s injury as tragic accidents. The stampede at the cinema led to the death of a 35-year-old woman, while her eight-year-old son remains in critical condition in a hospital.
Allu Arjun responded to allegations made by the Chief Minister of Telangana concerning the stampede incident at the 70 MM cinema. “This is a regrettable accident, and no one is to blame. All parties involved, including the police and myself, acted with good intentions,” Mr. Arjun stated, expressing condolences to the bereaved family and wishing for the swift recovery of the injured child. He also mentioned that he was receiving regular updates on the child’s health.
The actor voiced his concerns regarding the situation, indicating that it was muddled by misinformation and a lack of clear communication. He maintained that much of the narrative being circulated was incorrect. “There has been a concerted effort to undermine my character. Although the film has been successful, we have opted to cancel all celebratory events to address this matter,” he commented.
