Actor Allu Arjun’s arrest has left fans and the public heartbroken, with a viral image from the courtroom showing the Pushpa 2 star looking visibly distressed. The arrest follows a tragic stampede at the premiere of his much-anticipated film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre on December 4, 2024.
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The incident resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman, Revathi, and left her eight-year-old son, Sri Teja, critically injured. Authorities charged Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and negligence. The police reported that the absence of prior information about the actor’s attendance led to inadequate crowd control measures, contributing to the tragedy.
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On December 13, the Telangana High Court granted Allu Arjun interim bail for four weeks. The bail conditions include furnishing a personal bond of Rs 50,000, cooperating fully with the investigation, refraining from influencing witnesses, and avoiding interference with the legal proceedings. Arjun is also required to complete bond formalities by visiting the jail superintendent.
Expressing his sorrow over the incident, Allu Arjun extended heartfelt condolences to Revathi’s family. He announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the family and pledged to cover all medical expenses for Sri Teja, who remains hospitalized in critical condition.
The tragedy has sparked widespread discussions about crowd safety during high-profile events. Fans of Allu Arjun have taken to social media, rallying in his support with the hashtag #WeStandWithAlluArjun. The viral courtroom image of the actor, which shows him appearing deeply affected, has resonated with many, highlighting the emotional weight of the situation for the star as he faces legal proceedings amid public scrutiny.
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