Hyderabad Police have arrested National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun in connection with the tragic death of a 39-year-old woman during a stampede-like situation at the Sandhya Theatre on December 4. The incident occurred during the premiere of his highly anticipated film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, when an overwhelming crowd of fans gathered to see the actor, leading to chaos.
The victim, Revathi, a Dilsukhnagar resident, had attended the premiere with her husband and two children. The stampede not only claimed her life but also left several others injured. A case has been registered against Allu Arjun under multiple sections, including Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which carries a potential punishment of 1 to 10 years.
Allu Arjun’s lawyers have stated their intention to challenge the judicial custody in the high court. Meanwhile, the actor has expressed deep regret over the incident and announced a ₹25 lakh compensation to Revathi’s family as a “goodwill gesture.” He also offered to cover medical expenses for the injured.
Revathi had visited the premiere with her husband, Bhaskar, and their two children, Tej (9) and Sanvika (7). Following the incident, complaints were filed against both the actor and the theatre management, accusing them of failing to ensure proper crowd management.
The tragic event has sparked widespread criticism of inadequate safety measures at public events. Exclusive footage aired by India TV shows Allu Arjun being taken into judicial custody, highlighting the gravity of the case.
