Allu Arjun Questioned Over Stampede Death in Pushpa 2 Screening

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

Telugu actor Allu Arjun faced four hours of police questioning.
A stampede during Pushpa 2’s screening led to the death of a 36-year-old woman.
Arjun claimed he learned about the tragedy the next day.
CCTV footage revealed chaotic crowd behavior at Sandhya Theatre.
Arjun provided ₹25 lakh assistance to the victim’s family.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

The Tragic Incident

On December 4, 2024, a stampede broke out at Sandhya Theatre, Hyderabad, during the screening of Allu Arjun’s film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rise’. The incident resulted in the tragic death of Revathi, a 36-year-old woman, while her 8-year-old son was hospitalized. Thousands of fans flocked to the venue, causing overcrowding and chaos.

Police Investigation

Allu Arjun appeared at Chikkadpally Police Station on December 19. He was accompanied by his lawyer Ashok Reddy and father Allu Aravind. During questioning, police inquired if he was aware of the lack of permission for his visit to the theater. Arjun stated he was informed about the woman’s death only the following day.

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CCTV Evidence

Authorities reviewed CCTV footage showing large crowds forcing their way into the theater. Security personnel struggled to manage the situation, with one guard attempting to stop the crowd using a wooden stick but failing to contain them.

Financial Aid to Victim’s Family

The actor announced ₹25 lakh financial assistance for the victim’s family, while the producers of Pushpa 2 provided an additional ₹50 lakh.

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Future Actions

The police may summon Arjun again for further questioning and possibly take him to the site of the incident. The ongoing investigation aims to determine accountability for the tragedy.