ACTOR ALLU ARJUN ARRESTED OVER STAMPEDE AT PUSHPA 2024 | PUSHPA 2
Telugu actor Allu Arjun, who is known for playing the role of Pushpa, was recently arrested in connection with a tragic incident at Sandhya Rangmandala in Hyderabad. This happened during the shooting of Pushpa 2: Niyam on December 4, where a 35-year-old woman was killed during a race. Revati died and her 13-year-old son was seriously injured
ACTOR ALLU ARJUN ARRESTED OVER STAMPEDE AT PUSHPA 2024 | PUSHPA 2
The arrival of Allu Arjun reportedly created chaos among the fans, compounding the poor crowd control. Police have charged Arjun, his security team and theater management with murder apart from other offenses related to the murder. Critics highlighted the lack of proper organization despite recognizing the potential for large crowds at such events
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ACTOR ALLU ARJUN ARRESTED OVER STAMPEDE AT PUSHPA 2024 | PUSHPA 2′ Following the incident, Allu Arjun expressed condolences and announced financial assistance of ₹25 lakh to the victim’s family. Protests erupted outside the theater, demanding accountability and strict regulation for first-class films
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The case has sparked debate over security measures at public events and the responsibility celebrities have to ensure their presence does not pose a risk to the public. You can check News24 and The New Indian Express news for more details
Allu Arjun arrested in Sandhya theater race case: Detailed story
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On December 4, 2024, tragedy struck during the midnight screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theater in Hyderabad when a race occurred. The program included M.S. aged 35. Revati died and her 13-year-old son was seriously injured. Chaos ensued as fans thronged to catch a glimpse of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, whose sudden presence made the crowd very happy. Despite the police presence, the unruly crowd escalated the situation, leading to drowning and injuries
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The events leading up to his arrest
The incident soon turned highly controversial, with police registering a case under sections of culpable homicide not murder citing negligence in crowd control and alleged failure to implement proper safety measures theater management, Allu Arjun’s security team and the actor himself. Eyewitnesses said Allu Arjun’s entry into the theater increased the tension, sending the audience rushing forward
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Revati, a fan of Allu Arjun, and her son Sri Teja who idolized the actor and was nicknamed “Pushpa” by his friends During the race, Revati was crushed when her son lost consciousness due to swallowing . . . . CPR and immediate hospital care saved his life, although he remains in critical condition
In response to the arrest
Allu Arjun was arrested at his residence in Banjara hill on December 13, 2024 and taken to Chikkadapally police station for questioning. The video of the arrest, which has gone viral, shows him protesting the manner in which he was detained and asking to finish breakfast before Le arrived
