Allu Arjun Appears Virtually in Sandhya Theatre Stampede Case Hearing, Cites Security Concerns

Court Defers Bail Plea Hearing to December 30

December 28, 2024: Actor Allu Arjun appeared virtually before a local court on Friday in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case, citing security concerns and avoiding potential inconvenience to the public.

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The case pertains to a tragic incident during the premiere of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ on December 4, where a 35-year-old woman lost her life, and her 8-year-old son sustained injuries in a stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad.

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Legal Developments:

• Allu Arjun was initially arrested on December 13 and remanded to 14-day judicial custody by the Nampally court.
• He was released on interim bail by the Telangana High Court on December 14.
• The bail plea hearing was scheduled for Friday, but the police sought additional time, resulting in the hearing being deferred to December 30.

Security Concerns:
The actor’s decision to appear via video conference was driven by security reasons and concerns about public inconvenience due to large crowds at the court premises.

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Legal Charges:
The Chikkadpally police station registered a case against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) based on a complaint filed by the deceased woman’s family.

Pushpa 2: The Rule – A Box Office Giant:
Despite the controversy, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, directed by Sukumar, remains a box office juggernaut, grossing over ₹1700 crore worldwide in its initial weeks. The film stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil alongside Allu Arjun.

As the case progresses, industry watchers and fans await the court’s decision on December 30, while ‘Pushpa 2’ continues to dominate the global box office charts.

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