Actor Allu Arjun appeared before the Metropolitan Criminal Court in Nampally, Hyderabad, on Friday to complete the necessary legal formalities after being granted regular bail in connection with the tragic Sandhya Theatre incident. The incident, which occurred on December 4, 2024, during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule, resulted in the death of a woman, Revathi, and left her child, Sri Tej, severely injured.
Sukumar's Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil-starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule continues its extraordinary box office run, nearing the ₹1800 crore milestone worldwide even as Allu Arjun faces legal scrutiny over a recent stampede incident.
Varun Dhawan’s high-budget Christmas release, Baby John, has had an underwhelming performance at the domestic box office, earning ₹32.65 crore in its first week. Despite extensive promotions, the film has struggled to compete against the massive success of Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 and Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King.
Allu Arjun's blockbuster film Pushpa 2, directed by Sukumar, has maintained its stellar performance at the box office, entering its third week on a high note. The film's total domestic box office earnings have reached an impressive ₹1109.85 crore, with Hindi audiences contributing ₹716.65 crore to the tally.
Following the tragic stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the Pushpa 2 premiere on December 4, which claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her eight-year-old son, film producer Allu Aravind announced ₹2 crore in financial aid to support the affected family.
The ongoing controversy surrounding the tragic stampede incident at the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule has taken a new turn as the film's producer, Naveen Yerneni of Mythri Movie Makers, donated ₹50 lakh to the family of the victim, Revathi. The tragic incident occurred on December 4, 2024, at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the film's premiere, resulting in the death of a woman and the critical hospitalization of her young son.