The Pushpa fever is raging, but this time, the buzz isn’t just about smashing records at the box office. Superstar Allu Arjun, the man behind the unstoppable Pushpa 2: The Rule, has landed himself in legal trouble. The actor’s arrest following a tragic stampede at a Hyderabad theatre premiere has set social media ablaze, leaving fans shocked and critics talking.
Why did Allu Arjun Get Arrested?
In a plot twist no one saw coming, Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday morning, sending shockwaves through Tollywood and beyond. Picked up from his Hyderabad residence, the Icon Star was taken to the Chikkadpally police station in connection with the December 4th stampede at Sandhya Theatre. The tragic event claimed the life of a 39-year-old woman, Revathi, and left her young son critically injured.
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— Let's X OTT GLOBAL (@LetsXOtt) December 13, 2024
It was supposed to be just another star-studded film premiere. Instead, it turned into a nightmare. Thousands of fans gathered at Sandhya Theatre to catch a glimpse of Allu Arjun during the Pushpa 2 premiere. The crowd turned uncontrollable, resulting in a stampede that led to Revathi’s tragic demise. Her grieving husband filed a complaint, holding the actor partly responsible for the chaos.
Allu Arjun’s Gesture of Support
Despite the turmoil, Allu Arjun didn’t shy away from the tragedy. The actor extended a ?25 lakh compensation to the bereaved family and shared an emotional message on social media. “Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident,” he wrote, promising full support to the family while pledging to meet them personally. But the legal storm surrounding him refused to settle.
Celebrity Reactions Pour In: From Rashmika to Varun Dhawan
As the controversy unfolded, the film fraternity came out swinging in support of Allu Arjun. His Pushpa 2 co-star, Rashmika Mandanna, expressed her disbelief over the situation. “Blaming one individual for everything is just not fair,” she stated, standing firmly by her on-screen Pushpa Raj.
I can’t believe what I am seeing right now..
— Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) December 13, 2024
The incident that happened was an unfortunate and deeply saddening incident.
However, it is disheartening to see everything being blamed on a single individual. This situation is both unbelievable and heartbreaking.
Tollywood actor Nani also chimed in, questioning the selective scrutiny celebrities face. “If only the authorities showed the same enthusiasm for ordinary citizens, the world would be a better place,” he quipped, adding that the focus should shift to theatre management and event organization.
I wish the kind of enthusiasm government authorities and media show in anything related to people from cinema was also there for the regular citizens. We would have lived in a better society. That was an unfortunate incident and it was heart breaking. We should all learn from the…
— Nani (@NameisNani) December 13, 2024
Even Bollywood’s own Varun Dhawan had something to say. The Baby John actor called it unfair to hold an individual responsible for the safety of thousands, stating, “You can’t blame just one person for an unfortunate event like this.”
Interim Bail Granted
In a surprising twist, the Telangana High Court granted Allu Arjun interim bail just hours after his arrest. The court emphasized the importance of an individual’s right to life and liberty, offering some relief to the beleaguered star. Meanwhile, reports suggest that the victim’s family might withdraw their complaint, as they no longer hold the actor directly responsible for the tragedy.
Pushpa 2: Smashing Records Amid Controversy
Despite the drama, Pushpa 2 remains unstoppable. The movie roared past the ?1000 crore mark faster than Baahubali 2 and RRR, cementing Allu Arjun’s position as the king of the box office. Co-starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, the film continues to make waves, proving that Pushpa doesn’t just rise, he rules.
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