Allu Arjun Donates ₹25 Lakh to Support Family of Fan Who Died at Pushpa 2 Premiere
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Allu Arjun shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) addressing the tragic death of a fan during the premiere of his latest film, Pushpa 2: The Rule. On December 4, the actor, accompanied by his family, attended a screening at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, which led to a stampede that resulted in the death of one female fan and left her son hospitalized.
Allu Arjun responds to fan’s death
In a video lasting 3 minutes and 47 seconds, Arjun expressed his sorrow over the incident, stating, “I am deeply heartbroken by the tragic event at Sandhya Theatre. My sincere condolences go out to the bereaved family during this incredibly challenging time. I want to assure them that they are not alone in their grief, and I intend to meet with the family personally. While I respect their need for privacy to mourn, I am committed to providing any assistance necessary to help them through this difficult period.”
In the video, he mentioned in Telugu that the large crowd was ‘unexpected’ during his visit to the theatre and clarified that he learned of the fan’s death the following morning. He remarked, “When we attended the premieres of Pushpa recently at RTC Crossroads, the turnout was unexpectedly large. We discovered the next morning that a family had been injured in the crowd, and a mother of two, Revathi, sadly passed away.”
He expressed that he, along with director Sukumar and the entire Pushpa team, were ‘shocked’ upon receiving the news. “In the past 20 years, I have visited theatres for nearly every film; nothing like this has ever occurred. We were deeply disappointed and shocked; none of us felt like celebrating. We create films for audiences to enjoy in theatres, so to learn that such a tragedy occurred… it is beyond words.”
Arjun disclosed that he has contributed ₹25 lakh to the family of the deceased woman, assuring that he will not only address their medical expenses but also support the needs of the children in the future to the best of his ability. He stated, “No words or actions can alleviate the pain of this loss. However, we stand with you emotionally, ready to assist in any way you require. As a gesture of my support, I wish to donate ₹25 lakh, particularly for the benefit of the children. We will also take care of any medical costs, as we recognize the challenges faced by the family.”
He concluded the video by urging fans to exercise caution, saying, “We create films for your enjoyment with your families. Incidents like this affect us deeply as well. I urge fans to be vigilant and ensure their safe return home after visiting theatres.”
What happened
A tragic incident occurred during the premiere of actor Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule, resulting in the death of a woman and the hospitalization of her son due to asphyxiation caused by overcrowding at a film theatre, as reported by police to PTI on Thursday.
In response to the incident, a case has been filed against Arjun, his security personnel, and the theatre management concerning the woman's death. The police have initiated the case under sections 105 and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Chikkadpally police station, following a complaint lodged by the family of the deceased. The son, who suffered from suffocation during the chaos, remains in critical condition.
The film's producers, Mythri Movie Makers, along with actress Rashmika Mandanna, expressed their sorrow upon receiving the news. Meanwhile, Arjun's team has stated that producer Bunny Vas has reached out to the family to offer financial assistance on Arjun's behalf. In light of this incident, the cinematography minister, Komatireddy Venkata Reddy, announced that benefit shows will be prohibited in Telangana moving forward.
