The controversy surrounding the stampede that happened outside the Sandhya Theatre is not going to tone down anytime soon. With each passing day, new reports are emerging, and now a new update has suggested that Allu Arjun got emotional during the questioning. The Pushpa star was asked to appear for an inquiry after claims were made suggesting that Hyderabad Police had informed him about Revathi's death during the stampede while he was at the Sandhya Theatre watching his recently released film. Now, the update suggests that during the inquiry, he was asked several direct questions and was shown a clip of the stampede, which led to him getting emotional. Allu Arjun was asked several questions A source told NDTV that Allu Arjun was asked direct questions about the Hyderabad Police’s claims. Reports suggest that the icon star was asked, “Did you know police permission had been denied for you to come to the premiere?", “Who took the call to proceed with the plan (for the actor to attend the special screening) despite the denial of police permission?", “Did any police officer inform you about the stampede outside?", and “When did you know about the death of the woman?" Further, another report in Gulte claimed that “Allu Arjun was questioned for about three hours and was shown videos of the stampede that happened at the Pushpa 2 special show in Sandhya Theatre. While watching the video, Allu Arjun reportedly turned emotional seeing the visuals of Sritej and Revathi being injured." About the incident A woman died, and her son was critically injured in the stampede at Sandhya Theatre on December 4 during the premiere show of Pushpa 2. The theatre management, Allu Arjun, and his team were booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Earlier, things escalated when several members of Osmania University reportedly pelted stones outside Telugu actor Allu Arjun's residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, on Sunday. This sparked serious outrage among the icon star's fans, who are questioning the authorities regarding his security.
25 December,2024 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTamil actress Trisha Krishnan woke up to a tragic news on Christmas morning. Her pet dog Zorro whom she considers her son passed away on Wednesday morning. The actress took to her social media handle to share the sad news with her followers. "My son Zorro passed away early this Christmas morning," Trisha wrote in her note. "For those who know me well know that my life has zero meaning henceforth. My family and I are heartbroken and in a state of shock. Will be taking some time off work and will be off the radar," she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trish (@trishakrishnan) In another post, Trisha shared pictures of Zorro. She also shared a picture of Zorro's grave that has been adorned with flower garlands and a lamp. Zorro was 12 years old. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trish (@trishakrishnan) Trisha's work front Trisha Krishnan was last seen in the film Leo which starred Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role. It was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023. She had a special appearance in the film 'The Greatest of All Time' starring Thalapthy Vijay in the lead role. Meanwhile, actress Trisha will be next seen in the film 'Identity' which is set to release in the theatres in January 2025. Makers have already revealed the teaser of the film. It stars actor Tovino Thomas in the lead role. The visually captivating teaser of the film, rich with suspenseful dialogues and scenes, hints at a story centred on investigation. 'Identity' marks the first collaboration between Trisha and Tovino. Bollywood actress Mandira Bedi plays another pivotal role, with Aju Varghese, Shammi Thilakan, Arjun Radhakrishnan, and Vishak Nair also featuring in key roles. The film will be released in theatres on January 2. On the other hand, the actress will be reuniting with Suriya for Suriya45. The film helmed by RJ Balaji will mark the collaboration of Trisha and Suriya after nearly 20 years. They were last seen together in the 2005 film Aaru. It was written and directed by Haru. The film's production banner, Dream Warrior Pictures, shared the onboard poster of the actress on Instagram.
25 December,2024 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAllu Arjun has been at the center of controversy ever since the release of his film 'Pushpa 2'. Even as the film breaks all past records at the box office, the actor is busy dealing with legal complications following the death of a woman in a stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere. Political figures in Telangana including the Chief Minister have made strong comments on the matter. Now, Congress MLA Bhupathi Reddy has launched a war of words against Allu Arjun questioning his contribution to the state. The Congress MLA from Telangana's Nizamabad Rural expressed his anger towards the 'Pushpa 2' star after he responded to CM Revanth Reddy's statement against him. The MLA said that they will not tolerate misbehavior and criticism of the state or the CM. At a public meet, in Nyalkal village under Mopal mandal in Nizamabad district, Reddy spoke strongly using abusive language against the actor."You do your work and survive. What is your contribution to Telangana?” He continued by threatening the actor, saying, “If you continue with the same behaviour, we won’t allow your films to run under Telangana government rule, I am warning you.” Reddy also used an abusive word to emphasize his point. He added, “If you can do your work, do it properly or else go to Andhra (Pradesh).” Congress leader files complaint against Pushpa 2 Reportedly, Congress leader Theenmar Mallanna in Telangana has lodged a police complaint against the actor accusing his film of insulting the police force. The complaint, filed at the Medipalli police station, also names the movie's director Sukumar and its producers. The said scene features Allu Arjun's character Pushpa Raj urinating in a swimming pool in the presence of a police officer. The Congress leader in his complaint labelled the scene disrespectful and degrading to law enforcement officers, demanding strict action against the filmmakers. Hyderabad police grills Allu Arjun for 3 hours On Tuesday, Hyderabad police interrogated the Tollywood actor for more than three-and-half hours in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. The Pushpa star left for his residence from Chikkadpally Police Station around 3 p.m. amid tight security. Investigating officers grilled the actor in the presence of his lawyer. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Zone, Akshansh Yadav led the police team which examined him. Assistant Commissioner of Police L. Ramesh Kumar and Inspector Raju Naik were also present during the questioning.The police officers are believed to have quizzed him about the new CCTV evidence which surfaced with regard to the December 4 incident at Sandhya Theatre during the premier show of 'Pusha 2: The Rule'. Allu Arjun was reportedly questioned based on a 10-minute video prepared by police compiling CCTV footage of the incident and also the statements made by him after his release from jail and also on December 21.
25 December,2024 11:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAce Indian shuttler PV Sindhu tied the knot with IT professional Venkata Datta Sai. The couple had a dreamy wedding in Rajasthan's Udaipur. They had a traditional Telugu wedding ceremony in the presence of their friends and family. After a grand destination wedding, the couple hosted a wedding reception in Hyderabad which was attended by big names of the south film industry. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy also blessed the couple at the reception. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy attends PV Sindhu wedding reception💐 pic.twitter.com/5tGCpolHhz — Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) December 24, 2024 Tamil superstar Ajith was seen arriving with his wife Shalini and their kids. Ajith looked fit in a black tuxedo for the evening. Several visuals of the actor arriving with his family is doing the rounds on social media. Exclusive: Stage view video of Thala & family at PV Sindhu Wedding ceremony, Hyderabad yday😍♥️Thala sema azhagu 😻Shalini mam, Anoushka & Aadvik too👌🥰🤍#AjithKumar 👑 #AKRealLife#AKFamily #Vidaamuyarchi pic.twitter.com/ake5TB15yl — Jayaveluᵛᵐ (@itis_JJ) December 25, 2024 Mrunal Thakur who also works extensively in the Telugu film industry was also present at the wedding reception. She looked gorgeous in a purple lehenga. #MrunalThakur with #PVSindhu and #VenkatDatta at their wedding reception 💙 pic.twitter.com/vqh005nHlF — y. (@yaaro__oruvan) December 24, 2024 Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna also attended the reception and blessed the newlyweds. #akkineninagarjuna at #pvsindhu wedding reception #nagarjuna #PVSindhuWedding pic.twitter.com/tTVQc3h6vs — Cinema Factory (@Cinema__Factory) December 24, 2024 PV Sindhu shares official pictures Meanwhile, on Tuesday Sindhu took to social media and shared pictures of her wedding with Venkata Datta Sai at a luxurious resort in Udaipur on Sunday. The two-time Olympic medallist posted the photos from her wedding with a heart emoji. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/stErh8fcXv — Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) December 24, 2024 About PV Sindhu's career Recently, Sindhu ended her Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour drought of over two years by defeating China's Wu Luo Yu in the finals of the Syed Modi India International badminton tournament in Lucknow. In the title clash lasting for 47 minutes, Sindhu defeated Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 in two straight games. This was Sindhu's first BWF World Tour title since the Singapore Open title in July 2022, which was a BWF Super 500 tournament, as compared to Syed Modi India International, which is a BWF Super 300 tournament. In 2023 and this year, she had reached the finals of the Spain Masters and Malaysia Masters but failed to win the title. Throughout her illustrious career, Sindhu has amassed five medals at the BWF World Championships, joining China's Zhang Ning as one of only two women to achieve this feat. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, she became the first Indian badminton player to reach the Olympic final, earning a silver medal after a hard-fought match against Spain's Carolina Marin. She continued to make history at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she won a bronze medal, becoming the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Sindhu's achievements have cemented her status as a prominent figure in badminton, inspiring countless young athletes in India and around the world. (ANI)
25 December,2024 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEven as his latest film 'Pushpa 2' breaks records, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has been in the center of a legal matter. The superstar is busy dealing with a case that was followed by the death of a woman at a stampede at 'Pushpa 2' premiere. Things escalated on Sunday evening when a group of protestors mounted the walls of the actor's house and pelted stones. Following the incident, the actor has taken precautionary measures. Allu Arjun along with his family lives in a lavish bungalow in Hyderabad's Jubilee hills. The Sunday incident has left his family in shock. Ina precautionary measure, the actor has now put up white sheets over the compound wall to get better privacy from the media lingering outside their house as well as from potential vandals climbing the walls and breaking into their home. Allu Arjun gets questioned by police for 3 hours The actor is the 11th accused in the case filed by the stampede victim's husband. He was briefly taken into custody over a week ago and was let go on interim bail. On Tuesday, Hyderabad police interrogated the Tollywood actor for more than three-and-half hours in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. The Pushpa star left for his residence from Chikkadpally Police Station around 3 p.m. amid tight security. Investigating officers grilled the actor in the presence of his lawyer. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Zone, Akshansh Yadav led the police team which examined him. Assistant Commissioner of Police L. Ramesh Kumar and Inspector Raju Naik were also present during the questioning. The police officers are believed to have quizzed him about the new CCTV evidence which surfaced with regard to the December 4 incident at Sandhya Theatre during the premier show of 'Pusha 2: The Rule'. Allu Arjun was reportedly questioned based on a 10-minute video prepared by police compiling CCTV footage of the incident and also the statements made by him after his release from jail and also on December 21. It was immediately unclear if the police had asked Allu Arjun to appear for interrogation again. Earlier, amid tight security, the national award-winning actor reached Chikkadpally Police Station around 11 a.m. The police on Monday issued a notice to the actor, directing him to appear before them for further questioning. Police had made tight security at the police station and imposed restrictions around the police station. Allu Arjun's father Allu Arvind, other family members his lawyers also reached the police station. A woman died and her son was critically injured in the stampede at Sandhya Theatre on December 4 during the premier show of "Puspha 2: The Rule" and the theatre management, Allu Arjun, and his team were booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. (with inputs from IANS)
25 December,2024 08:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelugu superstar Allu Arjun has been dominating the news this month. While the month saw him become the biggest box office star of India with the release of 'Pushpa 2', he has also landed in legal trouble. A stampede at the premiere of the Sukumar directorial on December 4 which that was attended by the superstar claimed the life of a woman and left her son critically injured. Even as the actor deals with the case, his film has landed in more trouble. Reportedly, Congress leader Theenmar Mallanna in Telangana has lodged a police complaint against the actor accusing his film of insulting the police force. The complaint, filed at the Medipalli police station, also names the movie's director Sukumar and its producers. The said scene features Allu Arjun's character Pushpa Raj urinating in a swimming pool in the presence of a police officer. The Congress leader in his complaint labelled the scene disrespectful and degrading to law enforcement officers, demanding strict action against the filmmakers. Allu Arjun reaches Hyderabad police station for questioning Actor Allu Arjun reached Hyderabad's Chikkadpally police station on Tuesday to appear for questioning in connection to the tragic incident that occurred during the premiere of his movie Pushpa 2 on December 4. The actor was asked to appear at the Chikkadpally Police Station today, and 'cooperate' in the investigation. "The case is under investigation and your presence is quite essential before the undersigned officer to elicit answers from you about the incident and if necessary for visiting scene of offence, in order to ascertain the true facts," the notice given by the Telangana Police read. The tragic event occurred on December 4 when Allu Arjun attended the premiere of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule.' A massive crowd gathered to see him, and the situation escalated when he waved to fans from the sunroof of his car. A woman named Revathi was killed and her child, Sri Tej sustained injuries. Following the incident, Allu Arjun was arrested and later released on bail after furnishing a Rs 50,000 bond. Security has also been tightened outside the actor's residence following recent protests demanding justice for the deceased woman.
24 December,2024 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPushpa 2 producer Naveen Yerneni of Mythri Movie Makers has donated Rs 50 lakh to the family of the victim of the stampede. The stampede that ensued on the premiere night of Allu Arjun's film at Sandhya theatre claimed the life of a woman. Her son who was critically injured is currently battling for his life in the hospital. On Monday, producer Yerneni visited the victim's family at the hospital. The eight-year-old is reportedly in coma. In a video shared by PTI, Pushpa 2 producer was seen handing over the cheque to the victim’s family members. The cheque was received by Revathi's husband, the father of Sri Tej, who is undergoing treatment at the hospital. He expressed his condolences and said, “It's very unfortunate what happened. We've felt bad about it since it happened and we couldn't express our feelings. Revathi's death is a huge loss to her family. Doctors are doing there best to help the boy recover. We want to support the family.” VIDEO | "We have given a cheque, which is the minimum contribution we can make today. We want to support the family. Whatever they need, we will be there for them, whether it's health, education, or anything else," said 'Pushpa 2' producer Naveen Yerneni, on handing over Rs 50… pic.twitter.com/ueItqyRw3l — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 23, 2024 Allu Arjun's house vandalised Amid this, situation escalated in Jubilee Hills when a group of protestors pelted stones at the Telugu superstar's house. According to DCP West Zone, Hyderabad, on the evening of December 22, several individuals holding placards suddenly rushed to the actor's residence in Jubilee Hills. They began shouting slogans, and one person climbed onto the compound wall and started throwing stones. Security staff intervened, resulting in an altercation as they attempted to persuade the protestors to get down from the wall. The individuals eventually climbed down, but they manhandled the security staff and damaged flower pots placed along the ramp. Six individuals, who claimed to be part of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC), were taken into custody. The six accused involved in vandalising Allu Arjun's residence were granted bail today. The controversy stems from an incident on December 4, when Allu Arjun attended the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at the Sandhya Theatre. A massive crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor, and chaos ensued when he waved to fans from the sunroof of his car. This led to the tragic death of a woman named Revathi and injuries to her child. Following the incident, Allu Arjun was arrested and later released on bail after furnishing a Rs50,000 bond.
24 December,2024 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFollowing the attack at Allu Arjun's Hyderabad residence, the legal team of the 'Pushpa' actor was seen entering his residence at Jubilee Hills on Monday evening. In visuals circulating on the internet, a group of lawyers was seen entering Allu Arjun's home with bags and folders in hand. According to DCP West Zone, Hyderabad, on the evening of December 22, several individuals holding placards suddenly rushed to the actor's residence in Jubilee Hills. They began shouting slogans, and one person climbed onto the compound wall and started throwing stones. Security staff intervened, resulting in an altercation as they attempted to persuade the protestors to get down from the wall. The individuals eventually climbed down, but they manhandled the security staff and damaged flower pots placed along the ramp. Six individuals, who claimed to be part of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC), were taken into custody. The six accused involved in vandalising Allu Arjun's residence were granted bail today. The controversy stems from an incident on December 4, when Allu Arjun attended the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at the Sandhya Theatre. A massive crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor, and chaos ensued when he waved to fans from the sunroof of his car. This led to the tragic death of a woman named Revathi and injuries to her child. Following the incident, Allu Arjun was arrested and later released on bail after furnishing a Rs50,000 bond. In the latest development, Pushpa 2 producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar handed over a Rs50 lakh cheque to Revathi's family in the presence of Telangana Minister for Roads & Buildings and Cinematography, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, at KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad. The cheque was received by Revathi's husband, the father of Sri Tej, who is undergoing treatment at the hospital. Producer Naveen Yerneni stated, "This is a very unfortunate incident. We have been deeply saddened since the day it happened. We cannot express our feelings. Revathi's death is a significant loss for the family. We visited the boy in the hospital, and he is recovering. The doctors are doing their best. We want to support the family, and this cheque is part of that effort." The incident has sparked political controversy, with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy blaming Allu Arjun for the tragedy. Addressing the Assembly, Reddy revealed that police had denied permission for any event at Sandhya Theatre due to safety concerns. "On December 2, Akbaruddin Owaisi requested arrangements for the cast and crew of Pushpa 2 to attend the premiere at Sandhya Theatre on December 4," Reddy said. "However, on December 3, the Chikkadpally Circle Inspector rejected the request in writing, citing the theatre's location in a congested area with only one entry and exit point, making it difficult to ensure safety. Despite this, the actor attended the event, climbed onto his car roof, and conducted a roadshow, worsening the situation." The Chief Minister further elaborated on how the police intervened during the stampede. "The ACP initially requested the actor to leave to control the crowd, but he refused, stating he would leave after watching the movie. The DCP later had to intervene, warning that he would be arrested if he didn't comply. Even while leaving, he repeated the act of climbing onto the car roof and waving to fans." Reacting to the December 4 incident, Allu Arjun expressed his condolences. "It was a tragic accident, and my heart goes out to the family. I've been monitoring the condition of the injured child, and I'm relieved to hear he is improving. There has been a lot of misinformation and false allegations. I do not wish to blame any department or politician. This is deeply distressing for me." The actor dismissed allegations of misconduct, describing them as an attempt at "character assassination." He added, "I have worked in the film industry for 20 years, and this incident has been devastating. I haven't even watched my film in the theatre despite working on it for three years. I deeply apologise for the incident but want to clarify that I had no direct involvement in the unfortunate events." Allu Arjun was last seen in Pushpa 2, directed by Sukumar.
24 December,2024 07:46 AM IST | Telangana | ANIPushpa 2: The Rule director Sukumar has shared the first review of S Shankar’s directorial Game Changer starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in the lead. Speaking at a promotional event for the film in Dallas, US, on Saturday, the director stated that Ram Charan’s performance was so remarkable that he hopes the actor receives a National Award for it. Sukumar reviews Game Changer: At the promotional event of the film Game Changer in the USA, Sukumar revealed that he had watched the film with Ram Charan’s father, actor Chiranjeevi. Sharing his thoughts, he said, “I will tell you a secret. I watched this film with Chiranjeevi sir, Game Changer. So, I want to give the first review. First half, awesome. Interval, blockbuster. Trust me. Second half, the flashback episode gave me goosebumps—phenomenal. I enjoyed it as much as Shankar’s Gentleman and Bharateeyudu (Indian).” The director also expressed his long-held belief that Ram Charan deserved a National Award for his performance in 'Rangasthalam' and hoped that 'Game Changer' would fulfill that dream. He said, “I was so sure Charan would receive a National Award for 'Rangasthalam', so did others. But the way he essayed emotions in the film’s climax, I got the feeling again. He performed so well, he will definitely get a National Award for it.” Sukumar’s next film will see him collaborating with Ram Charan for the second time after their blockbuster Rangasthalam. Speaking about their bond, Sukumar said, “I love every hero who works with me because we work together for at least 3 years. But when the film is released, I don’t stay in touch with most of them. Charan is the only exception because we stayed in touch even after Rangasthalam. He is my brother; I love him more than anything. We often meet and discuss various things.” About the teaser of Game Changer The teaser of the film was lauched in Lucknow at a grand event attended by the team of the 'Game Changer' including Kiara and director S Shankar. Notably, Ram Charan attended the teaser launch event of 'Game Changer' barefoot in Lucknow. He was spotted wearing an all-black ethnic outfit - kurta, pyjama and stole. The over-one-minute-long 'Game Changer' teaser shows Ram Charan going from academia to action. In the clip, he can be seen fighting goons and even romancing Kiara Advani. Reportedly, the film is set in the world of politics and centres around the story of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who takes on corrupt politicians and fights for fair elections
23 December,2024 12:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn Sunday evening, a group of vandals pelted stones at Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's Hyderabad home. The actor was not at home when the incident occurred. The vandal staged a protest outside his home demanding monetary compensation to victims of Sandhya theatre stampede during 'Pushpa 2- The Rule' premiere night. The vandals also destroyed flower pots, mounted compound walls and threw tomatoes. Amid this, Allu Arjun's kids- Allu Araha and All Ayaan- have been moved to a different place. A video has surfaced online where the little kids along with a few family members are seen entering a car and leaving the premises. The action was taken after vandals attacked their home. While Allu Arjun has maintained his silence on the matter, his father, noted film producer Allu Aravind addressed the press. “Everyone has seen what happened at our house today. But it is time for us to act accordingly. Now is not the right time for us to react to anything." He further said that the police have arrested the vandals and have filed a case against them. “The police are ready to take away anyone else who comes here to create a ruckus. No one should encourage incidents like these," he said. “But I will not react just because the media is here. Now is the time to practice restraint. The law will take its own course," he concluded. Police register case against 6 vandals Hours after the incident, a case was registered against six members of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC) for allegedly vandalising actor's residence amid the row over Sandhya Theatre Tragedy. DCP West Zone, Hyderabad, said that stringent action has been initiated against the accused. The incident happened around 4:45 pm on Sunday, when some started sloganeering outside the 'Pushpa' actor's residence. The protestors also allegedly manhandled the security staff and damaged some flower pots along the ramp. The visuals from the spot showed broken pots, shattered glass, and damaged plants outside the Pushpa 2 actor's home, which were reportedly caused by the stone pelting. "Today at around 4.45 pm, some persons holding placards in their hands suddenly rushed to the residence of actor Allu Arjun in Jubilee Hills and started sloganeering and one of them mounted the compound and started throwing tomatoes. When the security staff objected and persuaded them to get down from the wall, they got into an altercation. They climbed down the wall, manhandled the security staff and damaged some flower pots kept along the ramp," the DCP stated. "On receiving the information, Jubilee Hills Police reached the place and took the 6 persons into custody. They all claim to be part of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC)," the official added.
23 December,2024 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn Sunday, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's Hyderabad house was vandalised by a group of people who threw stones at the house. They also entered the gate and destroyed flower pots placed at the entrance. Visuals also show pelters threw tomatoes at the house. Hours after the incident, a case was registered against six members of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC) for allegedly vandalising actor's residence amid the row over Sandhya Theatre Tragedy. Police take action against vandals DCP West Zone, Hyderabad, said that stringent action has been initiated against the accused. The incident happened around 4:45 pm on Sunday, when some started sloganeering outside the 'Pushpa' actor's residence. One of the protestors mounted the compound gate and started throwing tomatoes. The protestors also allegedly manhandled the security staff and damaged some flower pots along the ramp. The visuals from the spot showed broken pots, shattered glass, and damaged plants outside Allu Arjun's home, which were reportedly caused by the stone pelting. "Today at around 4.45 pm, some persons holding placards in their hands suddenly rushed to the residence of actor Allu Arjun in Jubilee Hills and started sloganeering and one of them mounted the compound and started throwing tomatoes. When the security staff objected and persuaded them to get down from the wall, they got into an altercation. They climbed down the wall, manhandled the security staff and damaged some flower pots kept along the ramp," the DCP stated. "On receiving the information, Jubilee Hills Police reached the place and took the 6 persons into custody. They all claim to be part of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC)," the official added. According to Jubilee Hills Police, members of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OUJAC) staged a protest outside Allu Arjun's residence on Sunday, holding placards and chanting slogans. However, neither the actor nor his family has filed a complaint thus far. Allu Arjun requests fans to not get abusive Through an Instagram post, Allu Arjun urged his fans to maintain decorum and avoid abusive behaviour or language, both online and offline. The tragedy occurred on December 4 when Allu Arjun attended the premiere of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule.' Taking to his X account, the actor wrote, "I appeal to all my fans to express their feelings responsibly, as always, and not resort to any kind of abusive language or behavior both online and offline." He further continued, "Misrepresenting as my fans with fake IDs and fake profiles—if someone indulges in abusive posts, strong action will be taken against them. I request the fans to not engage with such posts." About the stampede A massive crowd gathered to see him, and the situation escalated when he waved to fans from the sunroof of his car. This resulted in the death of a woman named Revathi and injuries to her child. Following the incident, Allu Arjun was arrested and later released on bail after furnishing a Rs 50,000 bond. The film Pushpa 2- The Rule, directed by Sukumar, is the sequel to the blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise and is breaking several records at the box office.
23 December,2024 09:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
