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RGV on Allu's arrest: 'Will Telangana police go to heaven to arrest Sridevi?'

Yet another day and yet another bold statement right from Ram Gopal Varma's X book. The filmmaker has shown his disappointment over Allu Arjun's arrest in the stampede case. He further brought Sridevi's name into the recent tweet he made and questioned the Telangana police if they will go to heaven to arrest the late actress because three people died after a crowd gathered to see her during the shooting of the film Kshana Kshanam. The movie, which featured Sridevi, was an Indian Telugu-language road comedy heist film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Every STAR should STRONGLY protest against @alluarjun ‘s ARREST because for any celebrity whether it’s a FILM STAR or a POLITICAL STAR , is it a crime for them to be ENORMOUSLY POPULAR??? 3 people died in the lakhs of crowd who came to see SRIDEVI in the shooting of my film… — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) December 19, 2024 Today, while taking to his X account, he talked about the recent incident in the Pushpa 2 stampede case that happened outside a Hyderabad theatre and wrote, "Every STAR should STRONGLY protest against @alluarjun's ARREST because for any celebrity, whether it’s a FILM STAR or a POLITICAL STAR, is it a crime for them to be ENORMOUSLY POPULAR??? Three people died in the lakhs of crowd who came to see SRIDEVI in the shooting of my film Kshana Kshanam... So will the #TelanganaPolice now go to #HEAVEN to ARREST #Sridevi???" Ram Gopal Varma calls Allu Arjun’s arrest a PR stunt It is not Ram Gopal Varma's first tweet on the matter. Earlier, the filmmaker had called Allu Arjun's arrest a planned move. While reacting, the filmmaker wrote, “Regarding everybody’s SURPRISE SHOCK about why the Honourable Chief Minister of TELANGANA @revanth_anumala did this to @alluarjun, I think it is because he wanted to give a BIG PUBLICITY BOOST to the Telangana state’s FAVOURITE SON for a HUGE RISE in #Pushpa2’s week 2 collections.” He further said, “This explains why the STATE did such a deliberately weak PROSECUTION so that he could be BAILED OUT in a few hours and become even more MEGA POPULAR to RULE the BOX OFFICE for a LOOONG LOOOOONGGG TIME. Thank you, Shri @revanth_anumula garu, for holding the TELANGANA STATE’S PRIDE as SUPER HIGH as #Pushpa2’s SUPER COLLECTIONS.” Regarding everybody’s SURPRISE SHOCK about why the Honourable chief minister of TELANGANA @revanth_anumala did this to @alluarjun , I think it is because he wanted to give a BIG PUBLICITY BOOST to the telangana state’s FAVOURITE SON for a HUGE RISE in #Pushpa2 ‘s week 2 ‘s… — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) December 14, 2024 Allu Arjun addressed the media after returning from jail Allu Arjun, after returning home, addressed the media in a press conference, saying, "I thank everyone for the love and support. I want to thank all my fans. There is nothing to worry about. I am fine. I am a law-abiding citizen and will cooperate." He also extended his condolences to the family of the deceased, emphasizing, "We are extremely sorry for the family. I will personally be there to help them in whatever way possible."

20 December,2024 05:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijay Sethupathi in Viduthalai Part 2

CBFC instructs Viduthalai Part 2 makers to remove caste mentions

Last year, director Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 1 was granted an ‘A’ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after the makers muted several expletives. As Viduthalai Part 2 hits the screens today, it has been learnt that the CBFC came down hard on the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer. Sources say that the makers were instructed to snip mentions of caste in some scenes and remove references to real-life political parties.  A source from the CBFC reveals, “At the 1-hour-10-minute point, there is a crucial sequence where a caste is being explicitly identified. The board was certain that it had to be removed.” The insider adds that the cut was made to avoid potential controversies that could arise from the film’s themes of systemic oppression and caste-based violence.  The Tamil offering tells the story of a revolutionary leader, who rises against the lawmakers for his community. The source continues, “A cuss word translating to the son of a sex worker was muted, as were slang words like ‘Ingommaala’ and ‘Koothi magan’. Expletives offensive to women have been clipped too. Also, the term ‘government’ has been removed or muted in places where the board felt it was being used inappropriately.”

20 December,2024 11:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Pushpa 2

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 was temporarily removed from PVR INOX, here's why

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' is breaking record at the box office. It has become the highest grossing Indian film and is still running successfully in theatres. Amid this, it has been reported that the film has been pulled out of PVR Inox in their chains across North India.  Film industry tracker Manobala Vijayabalan took to X and shared a post regarding the same. "Pushpa 2 was removed from all PVR INOX chains in North India from tomorrow," he wrote.  However, hours later the issue between PVR INOX and the makers of the film was resolved and the movie screening was resumed.  “BREAKING: Pushpa 2️⃣ PVR INOX agreement issue now resolved✅ Shows opening slowly one by one⏳," he wrote. Pushpa 2 crosses Rs 1500 cr in 14 days  Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule has cemented its place as one of the most iconic milestones in Indian cinema, shattering records with its phenomenal box office performance. Released as the ultimate mass entertainer with Icon star unbeatable swag of Pushparaj, the film has captured hearts across the nation, driven by exceptional word-of-mouth and the sheer power of compelling storytelling. With the film, Allu Arjun has emerged as the biggest star. Garnering universal acclaim, the film has amassed an extraordinary ₹1500+ crore worldwide in just 14 days, redefining cinematic success. Taking to their social media, the makers celebrated this magnificent feat with an amazing video featuring Pushparaj. They jotted down the caption -  "The HISTORIC RULE at the box office continues #Pushpa2TheRule becomes the FASTEST INDIAN FILM to Gross 1500+ CRORES WORLDWIDE in 14 Days 1508CR & counting #Pushpa2Hits Fastest1500cr Book your tickets now!https://linktr.ee/Pushpa2 TheRule Tickets #Pushpa2#WildFirePushpa"           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Mythri Movie Makers (@mythriofficial) Allu Arjun on Pushpa 2's blockbuster success Allu Arjun and the team of Pushpa 2 attended the movie's success meet in the national capital where he expressed his gratitude to the audience for showering love on them. "I have to say something about the box office number. The number you see is a reflection of the people's love. The numbers are temporary but the love that is etched in your hearts will remain forever, thank you for that love," he said. "I always believe that numbers have to be broken and yes, it is nice to be in this spot...to enjoy this state. Probably for 2-3 months, I'd like to be on this spot and enjoy these records. However, within 2-3 months, hopefully by next summer, I would want these records to be broken. It doesn't matter which film industry, be it Telugu, Tamil, or Hindi. It does not matter but I want these records to be broken," Allu Arjun added.

20 December,2024 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Meena Ganesh

Senior Malayalam actress Meena Ganesh passes away at 81

Malayalam film actress Meena Ganesh who is known largely for portraying quirky roles has passed away. She was 81. Reportedly, she died on Thursday in Kerala's Palakkad district. She was reportedly undergoing treatment at a private hospital.  Reports claim that Ganesh had suffered a stroke following which she was hospitalised and undergoing necessary treatment. Her last rites will reportedly take place in Shoranur on Thursday evening. About Meena Ganesh:  Ganesh began her career as a theatre artist at the age of 19. She made her film debut in the year 1976 with the film 'Mani Muzhakkam' directed by PA Backer. She is well known for films like Kalabhavan Mani starrer 'Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum', 'Karumadikuttan' and 'Nandanam'. The senior actor started her career as a theatre artist at the age of 19 and acted in nearly 105 films. She is the wife of popular theatre artist and film actor late AN Ganesh. She has over 100 films to her credit, most of which she was seen playing a supporting role. These include ‘Mandanmar Londanil’, ‘Utsava Melam’, ‘Golanthara Vartha’, ‘Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni’, ‘Kalyana Sougandhikam’, ‘Siamese Irattakal’, ‘Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam’, and ‘My Dear Karady’, to name a few. Throughout her career, she worked with several acclaimed actors in the Kerala film industry. These included Kalabhavan Mani, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dileep, Mohanlal and Mammootty. 'The Reporter’ and ‘Doctor Innocentanu’ were among her last memorable films. She was last seen in the big screen in 2016 in the film 'Pathirakkattu’. Besides films, she was also seen in a few TV serials. These include ‘Ramayanam’, ‘Mangalyam’, ‘Kalyanaveeran’ and ‘Minnukettu’. Meena Ganesh is survived by her two children, a son named Manoj Ganesh, and a daughter named Sangeetha.  

19 December,2024 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Prabhas in The Raja Saab

Is 'Raja Saab' release postponed due to Prabhas's injury? Makers react

The past few days, it was rumoured that there will be a delay in the release of Prabhas's next film 'The Raja Saab'. The horror-comedy is scheduled to hit the the big screens on April 25, 2025. The recent reports surfaced after it was said that the lead actor suffered injury while shooting for a different film. It was reported that Prabhas hurt his ankle during a film's shoot causing delay in the shoot of 'The Raja Saab'.  Makers of The Raja Saab give update on film Amid the rumours, the makers of the film, 'People Media Factory' took to social media to issue a clarification. They gave an update on the shooting of the film and also addressed reports of a teaser release at the end of the year.  "#TheRajaSaab shooting is progressing rapidly with continuous day and night schedules. Nearly 80% of the shoot has been completed, and post-production work is in full swing," the statement from the makers read.  They further wrote, "We’ve noticed various speculations circulating about the teaser release during Christmas or New Year. We kindly request you not to believe these false rumors. We will officially announce any updates at the right time. Bringing nothing short of a whistling treat for Rebel Saab arrival. Teaser is coming soon to leave you spellbound".  However, the makers did not directly address the rumours around the film's release date. #TheRajaSaab shooting is progressing rapidly with continuous day and night schedules. Nearly 80% of the shoot has been completed, and post production work is in full swingWe’ve noticed various speculations circulating about the teaser release during Christmas or New Year. We… pic.twitter.com/qJIX2AXxDh — People Media Factory (@peoplemediafcy) December 18, 2024 About The Raja Saab 'The Raja Saab' is touted to be a horror-comedy and is poised to be one of the most talked-about films of the year. The film sees the actor as a common man, who visits his family’s ancestral property that includes a dilapidated theatre and unwittingly sets off a chain of events. On paper, Maruthi’s directorial venture may be a regular horror comedy fare. But sources tell us that 'The Raja Saab' is mounted on an ambitious budget of Rs 350 crore. The Telugu project, which also stars Sanjay Dutt in a crucial role, has been envisioned as a pan-India offering and will be dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. The film is written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker, Maruthii. Apart from Prabhas, the film also stars Malavika Mohanan and  Niddhi Agerwal in pivotal roles.   

19 December,2024 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Allu Aravind and Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun's father Allu Aravind meets 8-year-old victim of Pushpa 2 stampede

On Wednesday, actor Allu Arjun's father Allu Aravind visited the Hyderabad hospital to meet Sri Tej, the eight-year-old boy who got injured in the Sandhya theatre stampede on December 4. The theatre hosted the premiere of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer Pushpa 2 where the cast of the film was also present. The little boy's mother, Revathi lost her life in the stampede while he continues to battle for his life in the hospital. Allu Aravind meets victim Telangana Health Secretary Christina Z Chongthu and Hyderabad Police Commissioner C. Anand also accompanied Allu Aravind to know the condition of the child who has been admitted to the hospital since December 4. The child suffered severe injuries in the incident that happened during the screening of Allu Arjun's film 'Pushpa 2'. In a video shared by renowned PR Eluru Sreenu, Allu Aravind could be seen addressing the media post his visit to the hospital. Producer Allu Aravind garu visited Sri Tej at the hospital after obtaining all necessary permissions from the government and police authorities. He stated that Sri Tej has shown considerable improvement over the past 10 days. He also noted that, due to legal restrictions… pic.twitter.com/8pPSxkOI1r — Eluru Sreenu (@IamEluruSreenu) December 18, 2024 "The child has been recovering since the last 14 days and the recovery has been particularly visible in the last 10 days. But they also said that it will take more time for him to recover completely. We are ready to do everything necessary for the boy...," Allu Aravind reportedly said. As per Eluru Sreenu, Allu Aravind also noted that, "due to legal restrictions related to the ongoing case, Allu Arjun is currently unable to visit the child and his family." Update on victim's health According to a report in the Newsminute, an update on the condition of the little boy was given by Hyderabad Commissioner CV Anand who visited the child at KIMS hospital on Tuesday. The report also said that Telangana Health Secretary Dr Christina informed the media that Sri Tej's health is being closely monitored, and doctors remain hopeful of a recovery. Allu Arjun’s arrest and release after the stampede A complaint was filed by Revathi's husband against the authorities responsible for managing the crowd at theatres. Actor Allu Arjun was also named as accused number 11. The 'Pushpa 2' star was arrested on December 13 in connection with the death of Revathi. He was released from the Chanchalguda Central Jail on interim bail after furnishing a personal bond of Rs 50,000. After his release from jail, he addressed the media, saying, "I thank everyone for the love and support. I want to thank all my fans. There is nothing to worry about. I am fine. I am a law-abiding citizen and will cooperate. I would like to once again express my condolences to the family. It was an unfortunate incident. We are sorry for what happened."

19 December,2024 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sri Tej with his family

Pushpa 2 stampede case: Injured 8-year-old boy declared 'brain dead'

The 'Pushpa 2' premiere in Hyderabad held on December 4 has not been kind to a family who had arrived to watch the big film spectacle a day before its worldwide release. Sri Tej, the eight-year-old boy, who has been fighting for his life for the past two weeks has been declared brain-dead owing to a lack of oxygen supply. The stampede that happened at Sandhya theatre has already claimed the life of the boy's mother, Revathi, 39.  Update on Sai Teja's health According to a report in the Newsminute, an update on the condition of the little boy was given by Hyderabad Commissioner CV Anand who visited the child at KIMS hospital on Tuesday. The report also said that Telangana Health Secretary Dr Christina informed the media that Sri Tej's health is being closely monitored, and doctors remain hopeful of a recovery. The family of four was at the theatre to watch the big film on the screen when Allu Arjun arrived at the venue. His appearance led to a massive crowd arriving to see him which led to a stampede. While Revathi’s daughter Sanvi and her husband Bhaskar escaped unhurt, the 39-year-old and her son got trapped in the stampede and fainted.  Police personnel had performed CPR on the boy before he was taken to the hospital. While Revathi passed away, Sri Tej exhibited low oxygen saturation and irregular breathing, necessitating immediate intubation and ventilation.  Allu Arjun’s arrest and release after the stampede A complaint was filed by Revathi's husband against the authorities responsible for managing the crowd at theatres. Actor Allu Arjun was also named as accused number 11. The 'Pushpa 2' star was arrested on December 13 in connection with the death of Revathi. He was released from the Chanchalguda Central Jail on interim bail after furnishing a personal bond of Rs 50,000. After his release from jail, he addressed the media, saying, "I thank everyone for the love and support. I want to thank all my fans. There is nothing to worry about. I am fine. I am a law-abiding citizen and will cooperate. I would like to once again express my condolences to the family. It was an unfortunate incident. We are sorry for what happened." Why Allu Arjun cannot visit Sri Tej The 'Pushpa' star took to his Instagram and dropped a message stating, “I remain deeply concerned about young Sri Tej, who is under constant medical care after the unfortunate incident. Due to the ongoing legal proceedings, I have been advised not to visit him and his family at this time. My prayers remain with them, and I remain committed to taking responsibility for addressing the medical and family needs. I wish him a speedy recovery, and I look forward to meeting him and his family at the earliest." However, actor has promised to support the family in whatever way he can apart from announcing Rs 25 lakh financial assistance to the family.   

19 December,2024 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil with Thalapathy Vijay

In Pics: Thalapathy Vijay poses with newlyweds Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil

Actress Keerthy Suresh married her longtime boyfriend Antony Thattil a week ago in Goa. Away from the eyes of the paparazzi, the couple had a traditional Tamil ceremony followed by a Christian wedding in the state. Keerthy has been sharing pictures from her wedding day on her Instagram handle.  On Wednesday night, Keerthy dropped pictures of her and her husband posing with Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay. In the first picture, Vijay can be seen happily posing with the newly weds dressed in a white short and mundu. the second picture sees Vijay having a happy conversation with the newlyweds.  Sharing the pictures, Keerthy wrote, "When our dream icon blessed us at our dream weddinggg! @actorvijay sir 🤗❤️ With love,Your Nanbi and Nanban"           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Keerthy Suresh (@keerthysureshofficial) Keerthy Suresh and Vijay have worked together in two films. The first shared screen in teh 2017 film 'Bairavaa' and then in the 2018 film 'Sarkar'. Keerthy has never shied away from celebrating her love for Vijay, not only as his co-star but his fan girl for years. Keerthy's first public appearance post marriage Meanwhile, Keerthy Suresh made her first public appearance post marriage on Wednesday in Mumbai. She was in the city for the promotions of her upcoming film 'Baby John'. Dressed in a stunning red bodycon dress, she was seen flaunting her taalimaala (mangalsutra).  Bollywood star Varun Dhawan who plays the lead in the film was in a playful mood at the event as he pulled the leg of his co-star Keerthy Suresh. During a recent promotional event for the film, Varun was seen teasing Keerthy. He said, “Our new bride has come to Mumbai. I don't want to be the only married actor. Now we both are. Congratulations”. Baby John is directed by Kalees and presented by Atlee who last directed Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan. The film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead and is the adaptation of the Tamil blockbuster 'Theri'. The original starred Thalapathy Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson in the lead and was directed by Atlee.  Meanwhile, Thalapathy Vijay is currently shooting his last film tentatively titled Thalapathy69. It will mark his final film as he has announced retirement to pursue his political career. 

19 December,2024 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shehnaaz Gill will star in IKK Kudi

Shehnaaz Gill's Ikk Kudi starring her in lead role to release on THIS date

Bigg Boss 13 fame actress Shehnaaz Gill has announced her latest film Ikk Kudi. The movie will not only star the actress in the lead role but will also mark her debut as a producer. Gill took to her social media to announce the happy news. The film Ikk Kudi is being directed by Amarjit Singh Saron, who is also the writer of Shehnaaz’s next project.             View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Shehnaaz Gill (@shehnaazgill) Shehnaaz turned producer with Punjabi film Ikk Kudi While making this announcement, Shehnaaz shared a poster on her social media with Ikk Kudi written on it. Sharing the poster, she wrote, "With overwhelmed hearts announcing our film - #IkkKudi. RELEASING WORLDWIDE ON 13th JUNE 2025. Written & Directed by @amarjitsaron Produced by @kaushal_j @shehnaazgill @amarjitsaron."   The actress also revealed the release date of her Punjabi film, stating that it will hit theatres on June 13, 2025.   As soon as Shehnaaz dropped the happy news of her new film, fans of the actress started congratulating her in the comments section. One wrote, "Congrats, so proud of you." Another commented, "Wow, Ikk Kudi first poster 😍 can't wait to see you on the big screen 🔥 keep shining #ShehnaazGill." A third fan shared, "God Bless You Always Forever Our Queen @shehnaazgill." Another said, "It will be a record-breaker. We will be with you forever."   About Shehnaaz Gill   Post her stint in Bigg Boss, Shehnaaz shed over 12 kgs in just six months, proving her commitment to self-improvement. Shehnaaz got her big Bollywood break with Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. She was then seen in Thank You For Coming, alongside Bhumi Pednekar. She is now gearing up for 100 Percent, a film by Sajid Khan, where she will co-star with Riteish Deshmukh and Nora Fatehi.   Shehnaaz played the character of Sukoon in Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which got everyone talking. She was later seen in Thank You For Coming, a feminist comedy film alongside Bhumi Pednekar. The movie made it to TIFF, earning her international acclaim. 

18 December,2024 11:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In Pic: Pushpa 2: The Rule poster

Fire grows wild! Pushpa 2 beats Baahubali 2, KGF, and Kalki's Hindi collections

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule has been grabbing headlines for its box office-shattering records. Now, as the film becomes the fastest movie in Hindi to earn Rs 600 crore at the box office, it looks like SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2’s record is the latest one broken by the recent Rashmika Mandanna starrer. On Wednesday, T-Series announced the newest milestone achieved by the film.             View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by T-Series (@tseries.official) Pushpa 2’s newest Box office record T-Series took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a poster of Allu Arjun from Pushpa 2: The Rule, writing, "#Pushpa2TheRule is THE FASTEST HINDI FILM to hit the Rs 600 CRORES mark. Collects Rs 601.5 CRORES NETT in 13 days and records the highest collection on the 2nd Tuesday for any Hindi film." With the film's domestic collection standing at Rs 952 crore, according to Sacnilk, did you know Pushpa 2 collected Rs 23.35 crore on its second Tuesday?   Allu Arjun's film beats Baahubali 2’s Hindi box office collection   As per a report in Sacnilk, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion had earned Rs 510.99 crore in Hindi with a total lifetime collection of Rs 1,030 crore at the domestic box office. Meanwhile, Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD and Yash's KGF Chapter 2 also couldn’t reach Rs 600 crore at the Hindi box office.   As the pan-India film continues to rake in at the box office, there has been an update that the film will soon stream on the OTT platform Netflix.   Netflix has reportedly bought the film's streaming rights for a staggering Rs 275 crore. While there has been no official announcement regarding the streaming date, action-drama films are typically released on OTT within six to eight weeks of their theatrical release. Fans can expect the movie to stream on the platform around February 2025.   Earlier, the prequel to the film, Pushpa: The Rise, which was released in 2021, had taken the world by storm. Since then, fans have been eagerly anticipating the second part, and the buzz around the film was immense. Fans can't stop gushing over the movie, and even its songs, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, are loved by all.  

18 December,2024 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Allu Arjun's visit caused a stampede at Sandhya theatre in Hyderabad on Dec 4

Pushpa 2: Show cause notice issued to theatre after stampede causes death

The Hyderabad police has issued a show cause notice to the management of Sandhya Theatre for alleged lapses that led to the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's latest film, Pushpa 2. In the notice, dated December 12, the police highlighted 11 "lapses" on the part of the theatre management. The show cause notice pointed out several lapses, including the theatre management's alleged failure to inform the local police about actor Allu Arjun's arrival on the night of December 4, when the stampede occurred. Additionally, it noted that the management did not plan proper entry, exit, or seating arrangements for the film's lead actors, despite being aware of the likely public attention they would attract. According to the notice, there were no proper signboards displaying entry and exit points to guide the people attending the movie. Additionally, the management allegedly encouraged the gathering of fans by erecting large "flexes" outside the theatre "illegally without permission," the notice said. Also, the notice stated that the management failed to arrange adequate security to manage the crowd at the main gates, which led to the untoward incident. Further, the notice alleged that the management's lapses demonstrated its failure to provide a safe and secure environment for the public visiting the theatre. It directed the theatre management to show cause why its Cinematograph License should not be revoked due to the lapses that led to the woman's death. The management was given 10 days to respond, failing which it would be assumed they had no explanation and further action would be taken without additional notice. A police official confirmed on Tuesday that the theatre management was served a show cause notice, seeking an explanation within 10 days. On December 4, a 35-year-old woman died, and her eight-year-old son was hospitalised during a stampede-like situation at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. The incident occurred as thousands of fans jostled to get a glimpse of actor Allu Arjun at the premiere of 'Pushpa 2'. Following the incident, the city police registered a case against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Chikkadpally police station, based on a complaint lodged by the deceased woman's family. Allu Arjun, arrested on December 13, was granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court and released from jail on the morning of December 14. The police also arrested three individuals in connection with the case: one of the theatre's owners, its senior manager, and the lower balcony in charge. A medical bulletin from the private hospital where the boy is being treated stated on Tuesday that "Child Sritej continues to remain in PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit) needing mechanical ventilation with minimal support of oxygen and pressures." "His fever is reducing, and he is on minimal inotropes. His vital parameters are stable, and he is tolerating feeds well. Given his static neurological status, a tracheostomy is being planned to facilitate weaning from the ventilator," the doctors treating him said. Meanwhile, Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand and Health Secretary Christina Z Chongthu visited the hospital on Tuesday to enquire about the boy's condition. "There was a discussion in the government today, and whatever is required to save the boy and provide better treatment will be done," Anand said. The Health Secretary also assured the boy's father that the government would extend whatever support is necessary to the fullest extent. The Hyderabad Police chief further stated, "The neurological condition is severely impacted. The doctors have opined that it will be a long haul before any improvements can be seen. The treatment is ongoing, and we are all hoping for the best." The government will bear the entire expenditure for the treatment, the officials confirmed. 

18 December,2024 12:24 PM IST | Hyderabad | PTI
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