Six Arrested for Vandalising, Throwing Stones, Tomatoes At Allu Arjun’s Hyderabad Residence

Six individuals accused of vandalising Telugu actor Allu Arjun's residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, on Sunday were granted bail on Monday after being presented before a city court.

According to the DCP West Zone, Hyderabad, a group of individuals carrying placards rushed to the actor's residence on Sunday evening and began shouting slogans. One of them climbed onto the compound wall and threw tomatoes. The police detained six individuals, who claimed to be members of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC).

Allu Arjun has faced controversy since the release of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. During its premiere on December 4 at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre, a stampede-like situation allegedly caused by the actor's presence led to the death of a woman named Revathi and injuries to her child.

A large crowd had gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor, and the situation escalated when he waved to fans from the sunroof of his car. Allu Arjun was arrested following the incident and later released on bail after furnishing a ₹50,000 bond.

Telangana CM comments on Sandhya Theatre tragedy

On Saturday, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy addressed the incident in the Assembly, stating that the police had refused permission for any event at Sandhya Theatre due to safety concerns. Despite this, Allu Arjun allegedly attended the premiere and engaged in actions that worsened the situation.

Reddy explained, "On December 2, Akbaruddin Owaisi requested arrangements for the cast and crew of 'Pushpa 2' to attend the film's release at Sandhya Theatre on December 4. On December 3, the Chikkadpally Circle Inspector denied the request in writing, citing the theatre's location in a congested area with only one entry and exit point, making safety arrangements challenging. Nevertheless, the actor attended, climbed onto the roof of his car, and conducted a roadshow, escalating the chaos."

The Chief Minister further detailed police intervention during the stampede. "The ACP initially requested the actor to leave to control the crowd, but he refused, saying he would leave after watching the movie. The DCP later intervened, warning him that he would be arrested if he did not comply. Even as he was leaving, he climbed onto the roof of his car again, waving to fans," Reddy stated.