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Actor Allu Arjun has been named as one of the accused in the chargesheet filed by the Hyderabad police in connection with the stampede that occurred during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at the Sandhya Theater in December 2024. The chargesheet names 23 people, including the actor’s personal security staff, the manager, private bouncers and the theater management.
According to media reports, the charge sheet was filed before the 9th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) of the Nampally court, more than a year after the tragic incident that claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and left her minor son with serious long-term medical complications. Allu Arjun has been listed as the 11th accused in this case.
The incident took place on December 4, 2024 at the Sandhya Theater in RTC X Roads, Hyderabad, where a massive crowd gathered for the first screening in anticipation of Allu Arjun’s appearance. The overwhelming pressure from the crowd led to a stampede that led to the death of Revathi, a resident of Hyderabad, while her son, Sreethej, suffered from lack of oxygen and remains seriously ill.
The police investigation concluded that the tragedy was caused by gross negligence and failure to follow basic safety and crowd management protocols. The indictment states that the actor’s permission to appear at the theater had been explicitly refused by police for security reasons. Despite this, the visit would have taken place, worsening an already high-risk situation.
The theater’s owners and management were accused of failing to make adequate arrangements, including the absence of separate entry and exit points for VIP guests and the lack of effective crowd control measures. The police report also claims that the movements of private security personnel and some gestures directed at the crowd contributed to a sudden surge, triggering panic and chaos.
Allu Arjun was named in the indictment for allegedly carrying out the visit despite dangerous crowd conditions and failing to ensure proper coordination with local authorities. His personal manager, members of his team and eight private bouncers are also among those accused of actions that allegedly escalated the situation.
Charges have been filed against the theater owners under Section 304-A of the Indian Penal Code (causing death by negligence), as well as relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for causing hurt and endangering public safety.
The actor was briefly arrested in December 2024 and later released on bail. Police sources say Allu Arjun cooperated with the investigation. With the filing of the indictment, the case has now officially entered the trial stage.
Previously, the victim’s family demanded accountability and better compensation, citing ongoing medical costs and long-term care needed for the injured minor.
