Pawan Kalyan REACTS to Allu Arjun being held responsible for Pushpa 2 stampede, says, “Law is equal for all”

Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2 is currently wreaking havoc at the box office. Amid basking in success, the actor is facing tough time legally. During the release, a stampede incident occurred when the actor attended screening and it caused a women’s death. An FIR was filed against the actor after which he was even arrested. Allu Arjun’s uncle Pawan Kalyan has now reacted to the situation. 

Pawan Kalyan on Allu Arjun arrest 

Commenting on how the incident could have been handled, Pawan says, “It would have been better if someone had visited the victim’s family earlier on behalf of Allu Arjun. Revathi’s death in this incident has deeply shocked me. They turned what was already lost into an even greater tragedy. We should have conveyed earlier that we are all here to support the family.”

He also showcased support towards the police officials who took immediate action in the case and added, “The law is equal for all, and I do not blame the police in such incidents, they act with public safety in mind. That said, the theatre staff should have informed Allu Arjun earlier about any issues. Once he sat in the seat, they should have instructed him to vacate it if necessary.”

Notwithstanding that Kalyan was also understanding of the actor’s behaviour. “If we don’t greet our fans, what kind of feeling will people have about that actor? (Allu) Arjun also feels the pain of the person who died,” he said. He tried to explain how cinema works. “Cinema is a team…everyone is involved. Here, Allu Arjun has been made the only culprit. I don’t think this is right,” he said.

He added that Allu Arjun should have taken adequate steps. “Even Chiranjeevi (his elder brother) used to go to the theatre, but alone and in disguise. I have also been in such situations,” he said. Pawan Kalyan also praised Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy, who has taken a hard stance on the incident and described him as a great leader

About Pushpa 2 stampede incident

The incident occurred on December 4 at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, when a 35-year-old woman died and her 8-year-old son was injured in a stampede-like situation. A large crowd gathered there to witness a glimpse of actor who arrived there with family for Pushpa 2 screening. After the incident, the actor was arrested and granted interim bail. Things got ugly when even protestors vandalised his house. 

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