Two days after a tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule, where a woman died and her son was critically injured, actor Allu Arjun expressed his heartbreak and announced financial assistance for the family. The incident occurred on December 4, 2024, when a large crowd at the theatre caused distress, leading to the fatality.
Allu Arjun Offers ₹25 Lakh to Support the Family
In his statement on social media, Allu Arjun conveyed his condolences to the grieving family. The actor assured them of his support, including a promise to meet them personally. He also offered to cover the medical expenses of the injured child, who remains in critical condition.
"Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally," the actor wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on December 6, 2024.
Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for… pic.twitter.com/g3CSQftucz— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) December 6, 2024
In a video message, Allu Arjun stated that the entire Pushpa 2 team was shocked by the incident. He further announced a financial aid of ₹25 lakh to help secure the future of the affected family. The actor emphasized the importance of ensuring safety in theatres, urging people to be cautious during crowded events.
Police Register Case Against Allu Arjun and Theatre Management
Following the tragic event, Hyderabad Police launched an investigation and registered a case under various sections, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and voluntarily causing hurt. The case was filed based on a complaint from the husband of the deceased woman.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Zone) Akshansh Yadav revealed that neither Allu Arjun’s team nor the theatre management had informed the police about their visit to the theatre. Additionally, there were no extra security measures put in place to manage the large crowd at the event.
Incident Details and Immediate Response
The victims, Revathi (35) and her son Sri Tej (13), were caught in the suffocating crowd in the lower balcony of the theatre. Police officers on duty quickly responded, pulling them from the crowd and performing CPR on Sri Tej. They were both rushed to Durgabai Deshmukh Hospital, where Revathi was declared dead. Doctors recommended shifting Sri Tej to another hospital for further treatment due to his critical condition.
This incident has led to a broader discussion about safety measures during crowded events, particularly at theatres, to prevent such tragedies in the future.
With inputs from agencies
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