Allu Arjun Arrested After Woman Dies at Pushpa 2 Premiere

The lights of Sandhya Theatre blazed bright that December evening, anticipation electric in the air. Revathi, a 35-year-old mother, had been looking forward to this moment—a rare night out with her nine-year-old son Sri Teja to watch the much-awaited film ‘Pushpa 2’.

The theatre at RTC Crossroads was packed. Fans pressed against each other, their excitement building as they waited to catch a glimpse of their favorite star. Revathi and Sri Teja were among the crowd, swept up in the collective enthusiasm. But what should have been a memorable family outing would turn into a nightmare.

As the crowd surged, the poorly managed space became a death trap. There were no additional security provisions, no separate entries or exits. The theatre management seemed unprepared for the massive turnout, despite knowing the actor’s team would be present.

In those crushing moments, Revathi found herself trapped. The press of bodies became suffocating. While Allu Arjun arrived for the premiere, unaware of the unfolding tragedy, Revathi struggled to breathe. Her young son clung to her, both fighting against the overwhelming crowd.

By the time the chaos subsided, Revathi had fallen. Her son was hospitalized, surviving but traumatized. The news spread quickly—a fan had died during the screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule.

The incident sent shockwaves through Hyderabad. Police quickly launched an investigation, ultimately arresting Allu Arjun and filing cases against the actor, his security team, and the theatre management. In a shocking twist, another fan died during a screening days later, adding to the tragedy.

A team of police officials from Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad came to Allu Arjun’s residence in Jubilee Hills and took him into custody. He was shifted to the police station, where he would be questioned, the police said.

Speaking after a team of police officials from Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad arrested Allu Arjun from his residence in Jubilee Hills, the police said, “The theatre management did not make any additional provisions regarding security to manage the crowd nor was there any separate entry or exit for the actors team though the theatre management had information about their arrival.”

Allu Arjun has already offered ₹25 lakh in financial assistance to Revathi’s family and filed a plea in the High Court to quash the FIR against him. The legal battle continues, but the human cost was already paid.

A simple night at the movies had transformed into a catastrophic event. One family’s evening of entertainment became a painful reminder of the dangers of overcrowding and poor event management. Revathi’s story was a tragic testament to the thin line between excitement and disaster.