South Indian superstar Allu Arjun has addressed the stampede that occurred during the premiere of his blockbuster sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule.
The incident, which took place at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre, claimed the life of a woman named Revathi and left her son critically injured. Chaos erupted after Arjun made an unannounced visit to the event, drawing massive crowds.
Authorities have since booked Allu Arjun and his team, citing their failure to inform law enforcement and ensure proper crowd control measures during the screening.
The lack of planning and oversight led to the unfortunate tragedy, marring the excitement surrounding the film’s release.
In a video shared on X, Allu Arjun expressed his deep sorrow over the incident, extending 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 stated.
He assured the family of his unwavering support and promised to meet them personally, respecting their space to mourn.
Arjun also announced financial assistance of $30,488 for the family of the deceased and pledged to cover 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 said.
Reflecting on the tragedy, Arjun shared how the news of the stampede shocked him and his team.
“When we went to watch Pushpa’s premiere at RTC Crossroads [in Hyderabad], 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.
