Allu Arjun REACTS to woman’s death during Puspha 2 premiere stampede; offers Rs 25 Lakh to deceased’s family

In a heartfelt response to a tragic incident during the premiere of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule,’ actor Allu Arjun has announced a ₹25 lakh aid to the family of a woman who lost her life, while her son suffered critical injuries. Expressing his deep sorrow over the events, Arjun pledged to meet the grieving family personally and provide any necessary support.

Allu Arjun donates 25 lakhs to deceased family

The tragedy unfolded at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad on the night of December 4, prompting a swift reaction from the actor. In a post on X, Allu Arjun wrote, “Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for space to grieve, I stand committed to extend every possible assistance to help them navigate through this challenging journey.”

Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for… pic.twitter.com/g3CSQftucz

— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) December 6, 2024

In a video message delivered in Telugu, he emphasized that the entire film team was shocked by the incident. The actor expressed his desire to provide financial support to help secure the family’s future. Allu Arjun is recognized for his love for cinema. He urged the public to exercise caution during such events, noting the importance of safety in crowded venues.

What happened?

In the aftermath of the incident, Hyderabad Police have filed a case against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the management of Sandhya Theatre. This follows a complaint from the husband of the deceased. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Zone) Akshansh Yadav stated that the case had been registered under several sections. It includes culpable homicide not amounting to murder and voluntarily causing hurt.

Reports indicate that Revathi, 35, and her 13-year-old son Sri Tej became overwhelmed by the large crowd at the theatre. Police officers on duty immediately rescued them from the lower balcony. They administered CPR before transporting them to the nearby Durgabai Deshmukh Hospital. But sadly, the mother was pronounced dead. Her son was subsequently advised to transfer to another hospital for advanced care.

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