Indian actor Allu Arjun is arrested due to a tragic incident that took place during one of the screenings of Pushpa 2: The Rule. It happened when a stampede occurred at the Hyderabad theatre, in which a woman lost her life and her son was left critically injured.
What Happened?
The tragic incident happened when Allu Arjun made an unscheduled visit to the Sandhya Theatre. This caused a stampede as fans ran to catch a glimpse of the actor. Media reported that neither the management of the theatre nor Arjun’s team had informed the local authorities about his visit.
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Arjun’s sudden entry resulted in a stampede in which dozens of people got injured. Later on, police explained that it was also partly due to the actor’s security team trying to restrain the crowd, making matters worse.
The Arrest and Charges
Following the stampede, police filed charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and voluntarily causing harm against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management. Local authorities arrived at the actor’s home to arrest him. This shocking moment was captured in viral videos shared on social media.
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Arjun’s Response
After the accident, Arjun mourned the loss of the fan. On December 6, he posted on social media to extend his condolences to the family. He also promised to help the family of the deceased woman and aid her critically injured son.
Box Office Success
Despite the tragic story, Pushpa 2 has received huge commercial success. With an action-packed drama that revolves around Arjun as a smuggler of sandalwood, it has grossed over $130 million. The first film in this franchise has been a humongous hit and entered the list of top-grossing films in 2021 in India.
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