Allu Arjun Summoned by Court in Pushpa 2 Stampede Case

Court Summons Allu Arjun Over Pushpa 2 Incident

Telugu actor Allu Arjun has been summoned by the Nampally Court in Hyderabad regarding the tragic stampede incident linked to the premiere of Pushpa 2, which resulted in the death of a woman at Sandhya Theatre in December 2024. The court has instructed the actor to attend the hearing in person. Allu Arjun is identified as Accused No. 11 in this case, while the theatre management is listed as Accused Nos. 1 through 10. This summons follows the police filing a chargesheet that included the actor among those accused in the incident.

Allu Arjun's Court Appearance Scheduled

Reports indicate that the Nampally Court has mandated Allu Arjun to appear in person for a hearing on Monday, June 22. His legal representatives stated, "The Nampally Court has issued summons for Allu Arjun to attend the hearing. Further details will be provided later."

According to sources, the Chikkadpally Police have designated Allu Arjun as Accused No. 11 (A11), while the Sandhya Theatre management is categorized as Accused Nos. 1 to 10 (A1–A10). The Nampally Court has reportedly summoned a total of 19 individuals in connection with this case, with a chargesheet filed against 23 people. This incident occurred on December 4, 2024, during a special screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule, where a large crowd gathered, resulting in chaos and overcrowding.

Details of the Pushpa 2 Stampede Incident

A tragic stampede occurred on December 4, 2024, during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. Following an unexpected appearance by Allu Arjun, thousands of fans flocked to the venue, leading to severe overcrowding. The police investigation revealed that the theatre management failed to notify authorities about the actor's visit, resulting in insufficient security and crowd control measures. As the crowd surged towards the entrance, chaos erupted, tragically resulting in the death of 35-year-old Revathi and leaving her eight-year-old son, Sritej, critically injured. In the aftermath, a police investigation was initiated, leading to arrests and legal actions against the actor, his security team, and the theatre management.

On a professional note, Allu Arjun is preparing for his upcoming project with Atlee titled Raaka, which features Deepika Padukone as the female lead, alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Mrunal Thakur, and Janhvi Kapoor in supporting roles.