Renowned Telugu actor Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday in connection with a tragic incident during the premiere of his blockbuster film “Pushpa 2: The Rule” at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. The incident, which occurred on December 4, led to a fatal stampede that claimed the life of a 39-year-old woman and left a child injured. Here’s a detailed timeline of events leading up to Allu Arjun’s arrest:
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December 4, 2024: The Incident
Allu Arjun attended a special screening of “Pushpa 2” at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. The victim, identified as M. Revathi, attended the premiere with her husband, M. Bhaskar, their son, and their seven-year-old daughter. According to the police, the stampede occurred when the theatre gates, unable to withstand the pressure of the surging crowd, collapsed. Bhaskar recounted the harrowing sequence to the media, saying, “When Allu Arjun arrived, the crowd swelled, and I got separated from my wife and son.”
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December 5, 2024: Producers’ Statement
The film’s producers, Mythri Movie Makers, issued a statement on social media expressing deep sorrow. They wrote, “We are devastated by the tragic incident during the screening. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim and the injured child. We stand committed to supporting them through this difficult time.”
December 6, 2024: Allu Arjun’s Response
Allu Arjun addressed the tragedy through a heartfelt video message. He said, “I am deeply heartbroken by the incident at Sandhya Theatre. My condolences go out to the grieving family. I will personally meet them and extend all possible support. Respecting their space to mourn, I commit to helping them through this challenging time.” He also announced a contribution of Rs 25 lakh to the family and pledged to cover all medical expenses for the injured child.
December 7, 2024: Film’s Success Meet
At the film’s success meet, Allu Arjun spoke about the tragedy, saying, “A very unfortunate incident took place at Sandhya Cinema. We are extremely sorry for that. I had no idea about it until the next morning. When I heard about it on December 5, I was in shock. It took me hours to process it and respond to the incident. Everyone, including director Sukumar, was deeply shaken.”
December 12, 2024: Legal Action
A case was filed against the management of Sandhya Theatre, Allu Arjun, and his security team. Hyderabad’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Zone), Akshansh Yadav, confirmed that charges include culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 105 and voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 118 (1) r/w 3 (5) of the BNS Act. He assured that thorough investigations would lead to appropriate action against all parties responsible.
December 13, 2024: Allu Arjun’s Arrest
Allu Arjun was arrested by a team from Chikkadpally police station. The police reached his Jubilee Hills residence at 11:45 am, informed him about the arrest at 12 pm, and shifted him to Chikkadpally police station at 12:15 pm. After recording his statement, he was transferred to Gandhi Hospital for a medical checkup before being escorted to court. His fans and supporters gathered in large numbers at the police station, hospital, and court.
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