Allu Arjun Arrest: What Happened At Sandhya Theatre That Led To 'Pushpa 2' Star's Detention

Popular Telugu actor Allu Arjun was arrested by Hyderabad police on Friday in connection with a stampede-like incident that occurred on 4 December during the premiere of his latest film, 'Pushpa-2: The Rule'.

The tragedy resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman, Revathi, while her nine-year-old son, Sri Teja, was hospitalised due to asphyxiation.

The incident unfolded at Sandhya Theatre, situated at the busy RTC Crossroads, as a large crowd of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor. Police have filed a case against Allu Arjun and the theatre management in relation to the incident. Revathi's son, Sri Teja, is currently recovering in hospital.

A case has been registered against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management under sections 105 and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Chikkadpally police station. The police stated that the case was filed following a complaint from the victim's family.

What happened during the 'Pushpa 2' premiere?

A 35-year-old woman lost her life, and her nine-year-old son was hospitalised in a critical condition following a stampede-like situation at a cinema in Hyderabad during the premiere screening of Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule, according to police reports.

On December 4, Allu Arjun attended the screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. His visit, alongside co-star Rashmika Mandanna and his wife, Allu Sneha Reddy, allegedly triggered the stampede, leading to the fatal incident.

According to ANI, the police have arrested M. Sandeep, one of the owners of Sandhya Theatre, senior manager M. Nagaraju, and lower balcony in-charge Gandhakam Vijay Chander. A case has also been filed against Arjun and his security team under sections 105, 118(1), and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Allu Arjun and director Sukumar addressed the media, expressing their apologies to the victim's family and committing to support them. Arjun pledged to cover medical expenses and provide additional assistance to the family, donating ₹25 lakh as a gesture of solidarity.

"From my side, I want to donate ₹25 lakh as a gesture to show I am there for you, especially for the children," Arjun said in a video message.