Telugu cinema superstar Allu Arjun is officially gearing up to make a crucial physical appearance before the Nampally Metropolitan Court in Hyderabad on Monday, June 22.
The development comes immediately after the local court issued fresh legal summons to the National Award-winning actor and 19 other co-accused individuals. The legal processing is directly tied to the fatal crowd stampede that occurred during a promotional theatrical screening of his blockbuster movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule, in late 2024.
An industry insider close to the Pushpa franchise lead has confirmed that the actor intends to fully cooperate with the judicial machinery, flatly putting an end to intense media speculations regarding his potential absence. According to a source cited by India Today, the actor will continue to strictly follow the “legal lead,” promising to present himself before the magistrate obediently whenever required by the state authorities.
“Allu Arjun will appear before the court on Monday and will continue to follow the legal lead, abiding by the court of law. All speculation serves no purpose at this point. He will be physically present in the court whenever required, obediently.” — Official Source Statement
The Pushpa 2 Stampede Legal Sheet
| Case Parameters & Logistics | Official Chikkadpally Police & Court Registry Details |
| Scheduled Court Date | Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Nampally Court, Hyderabad |
| Allu Arjun Legal Status | Formally named as Accused No. 11 (A11) in the official chargesheet |
| Primary Accused (A1–A10) | The top executive management and owners of Sandhya Theatre |
| Core Incident Date | December 4, 2024 (During the celebratory theatrical premiere of Pushpa 2) |
| The Primary Casualty | Revathi (A 35-year-old female fan who died due to traumatic suffocation) |
| Governing Legal Code | Multiple punitive sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) |
The Roots of the Case: Unannounced Arrival and Crowd Crushes
The high-profile criminal case dates back to the evening of December 4, 2024, when thousands of eager fans packed the premises of the historic Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad’s Chikkadpally neighborhood. Chaos erupted when Allu Arjun made an appearance at the venue to witness the fan frenzy firsthand. The massive, unexpected rush caused a severe bottleneck at the entry points, leading to a tragic stampede. A 35-year-old mother named Revathi lost her life to sudden suffocation, while her young son sustained severe internal injuries that required long-term hospitalization.
Following preliminary investigations, the Hyderabad City Police sharply rebuked both the movie star’s personal security team and the theater owners. Investigators reported to PTI that neither party had provided advance notification of the actor’s visit, making it impossible for local police to deploy standard crowd-control barriers.
While Allu Arjun was formally taken into police custody on December 13, 2024, the Telangana High Court granted him immediate interim bail on the very same day. Despite the actor expressing profound grief and extending financial compensation to Revathi’s grieving family, the Chikkadpally police have maintained strict legal pressure, ensuring that the star answers for the alleged operational negligence alongside the theater management as the case moves into active trial phases.