South Indian superstar Allu Arjun has publicly addressed the tragic stampede that occurred during the premiere of his much-anticipated sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. The unfortunate incident resulted in the death of a woman named Revathi and left her son critically injured, causing widespread sorrow and raising concerns about crowd control at the event.
The stampede ensued after Arjun made a surprise appearance at the theatre, which attracted an overwhelming number of fans. Authorities have since booked Allu Arjun and his team for failing to coordinate with law enforcement to ensure proper safety measures during the screening. The lack of planning resulted in chaos, dampening the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the film’s release.
In response, Allu Arjun shared a heartfelt video on X (formerly Twitter), where he expressed his profound sorrow over the tragedy. He extended his condolences to the grieving family, saying, “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 promised to meet the family personally, while being respectful of their need for privacy.
Additionally, Allu Arjun announced financial support for the affected family, offering $30,488 to assist them and pledging to cover all medical expenses for the injured. He emphasized that this gesture was meant to show his solidarity, especially for the children left behind.
Reflecting on the tragic turn of events, Arjun expressed how shocked he and his team were upon learning about the stampede. “We never expected to hear such tragic news the next day after attending Pushpa’s premiere at RTC Crossroads,” he shared, recalling the disheartening moment when he found out that Revathi had succumbed to her injuries. Arjun’s public statement reflects his sorrow and commitment to supporting the family through their loss.
