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Allu Arjun Summoned by Hyderabad Court in Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre Stampede Case; Actor's Legal Team Reacts

The chargesheet names 23 accused, and police allege the theatre management failed to prevent overcrowding during the film premiere.

  • The Nampally Court in Hyderabad summoned Telugu actor Allu Arjun and 19 others to appear in person on Monday, June 22, for a hearing in the December 2024 Sandhya Theatre stampede case.
  • During the premiere screening of Pushpa 2 on December 4, 2024, outside Sandhya Theatre, a large crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of Arjun, triggering a fatal stampede.
  • The incident killed 35-year-old Revathi and left her eight-year-old son, Sri Teja, seriously injured; police allege theatre management failed to prevent overcrowding or implement adequate security measures.
  • Chikkadpally Police filed a chargesheet naming 23 accused, with Arjun listed as Accused No. 11 under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions; he was arrested December 13, 2024, and later released on bail.
  • Allu Arjun and the film's producers extended financial assistance to the family, while the Telangana government also provided support as trial proceedings begin next week.
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India TV News broke the news in India on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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