Allu Arjun Summoned in Connection with Pushpa 2 Stampede Incident
Allu Arjun's Court Summons in Pushpa 2 Case
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 during its screening at Sandhya Theatre in December 2024. The actor, identified as Accused No. 11, has been instructed to appear before the court as the legal proceedings unfold. According to sources, Arjun is expected to attend the hearing virtually. The theatre management has been designated as Accused Nos. 1 to 10. This summons follows the police filing a chargesheet that includes the actor among those implicated in the incident.
Allu Arjun's Virtual Appearance Scheduled
On June 22, Allu Arjun will attend the Nampally Court virtually concerning the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. Initial reports indicated that he would appear in person. This development arises after the court issued a summons for the actor as the case progresses. Investigators have classified Allu Arjun as Accused No. 11, while the theatre's management comprises the first ten accused. The Nampally Court has summoned a total of 19 individuals associated with the case, with a chargesheet already filed against 23 people. This case pertains to the tragic events of December 4, 2024, during a special screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad, where an overwhelming crowd outside Sandhya Theatre led to a deadly stampede, raising significant concerns about crowd control measures.
According to reports, the actor's legal team stated, "He will appear virtually before the Nampally Court after the court issued summons requiring him to appear in person today (June 22). Allu Arjun had sought permission citing his ongoing movie shoot in Mumbai."
Details of the Pushpa 2 Stampede Incident
The Pushpa 2 stampede case originates from a tragic event that took place on December 4, 2024, during a special screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. A massive crowd gathered to see Allu Arjun, whose arrival unexpectedly increased the number of attendees. As fans rushed towards the theatre, the overcrowding led to a stampede-like situation.
This incident resulted in the death of 35-year-old Revathi, while her young son Sritej suffered serious injuries. Following the tragedy, authorities initiated an investigation into potential failures in crowd management and security protocols. This inquiry resulted in legal actions against several individuals, including theatre officials, members of the actor's security team, and Allu Arjun, who was subsequently named among the accused in the case.