South Indian superstar Allu Arjun has addressed the tragic stampede that occurred during the premiere of his much-anticipated sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule. The incident took place at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre, where a woman named Revathi lost her life, and her son was left critically injured. The chaos ensued after Allu Arjun made an unannounced visit to the event, causing a massive crowd to form.
Authorities Take Action Against Allu Arjun and Team
Following the tragedy, authorities have booked Allu Arjun and his team for failing to inform law enforcement and ensuring proper crowd control during the event. The lack of adequate planning and oversight led to the unfortunate incident, overshadowing the excitement surrounding the film’s premiere.
Actor Expresses Sorrow and Condolences
In a video shared on X, Allu Arjun expressed his deep sorrow over the incident, offering his condolences to the grieving family. “Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time,” the actor said.
Arjun assured the family of his full support and promised to meet them personally while respecting their space to grieve. He also announced a financial assistance of $30,488 for the deceased’s family and committed to covering all medical expenses for the injured. “This is our way of showing that we are there for you, especially for the children in the family,” he added.
Actor Reflects on the Tragedy
Reflecting on the shocking turn of events, Arjun shared how the news of the stampede affected him and his team. “When we went to watch Pushpa’s premiere at RTC Crossroads, we never expected to hear such tragic news the next day. It was deeply disheartening to hear that a family was injured, and a lady named Revathi died due to her injuries,” he recalled.
