Last update:December 06, 2024, 9:56 p.m. IST

Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun assured them of his personal support and promised to meet them soon, respecting their need for privacy.

Allu Arjun gets emotional at Pushpa 2 event in Hyderabad.

Allu Arjun has finally opened up about the tragic death of a woman during a stampede at the premiere of Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad. Speaking to X, the actor expressed his grief and offered his condolences to the victim’s family. He assured them of personal support and promised to meet them soon, respecting their need for privacy.

The incident took place on December 4, 2024 at the Sandhya 70mm Theatre, where massive crowds gathered to catch a glimpse Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna. Chaos erupted, leading to the death of Revathi (35) and injuries to her 13-year-old son. Arjun pledged to help the grieving family.

Sharing a video, he wrote on X, “Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My deepest condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them that they are not alone in this pain and that they will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for space to grieve, I am committed to providing whatever assistance I can to help them through this difficult journey. »

Allu Arjun also said that he will donate Rs 25 Lakh to the family and will also bear all the medical expenses. “We would like to tell you that we are here for you. I would like to donate an amount of Rs 25 lakhs. It’s just a gesture of goodwill to secure their future,” he said in the video.

Following the incident, the family of the deceased lodged a complaint with the Chikkadapally police station. A case was registered under sections 105 and 118 (1) read with 3 (5) of the NBS Act. Central zone DCP Akshansh Yadav said, “As per the complaint, the theater management, actor Allu Arjun and his security team have been accused… We need to identify who in his security team was present yesterday and who pushed people, creating this situation. … Our deployment was there and there is no mistake on the part of the police. The investigation is ongoing.”

More than a million fans gathered at the venue and tensions flared when Allu Arjun’s security team allegedly used aggressive force to control the crowd. This action knocked many people over, causing a stampede. To add to the chaos, the actor’s team allegedly entered through an already crowded area, violating crowd management norms.

Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, is the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise. Directed by Sukumar, the film continues the gritty story of Pushpa Raj, a smuggler who navigates the power struggles within the sandalwood mafia. The franchise garnered great fanfare and its premiere was one of the most anticipated events of the year.