In a significant development, Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun has been sent to 14 days judicial custody by a local court in connection with the tragic stampede incident at the Pushpa 2 special screening. The stampede, which occurred on December 4, claimed two lives and injured several others, leading to an extensive investigation.
Allu Arjun has been placed under 14-day judicial custody in connection with a tragic stampede that occurred at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere of his movie Pushpa 2: The Rule. The incident on December 4 led to the death of a woman and critical injuries to her son. The stampede was reportedly triggered by the actor's unscheduled appearance at the venue, drawing an overwhelming crowd.
The police filed charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management. Despite his legal team seeking bail, citing his cooperation with the investigation, the court declined, and he was remanded to Chanchalguda Jail until December 27
The case has sparked widespread debate in the film and legal community regarding crowd management and responsibility at public events.