The arrest of Allu Arjun in connection with a tragic stampede at the Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad has sparked widespread shock and concern across the film industry. The incident, which occurred on December 4 during a special screening, led to the heartbreaking death of a 35-year-old woman and left her young son hospitalized. As Allu Arjun was questioned by the police and subsequently arrested, his fans and colleagues have rallied behind him, expressing solidarity and calling for a fair investigation.
Several prominent figures from the Telugu and Tamil film industries have taken to social media to voice their support for the actor. Among them are Sudeep Kishan, Adivi Sesh, and Sree Vishnu, who have all criticized the unfairness of blaming a single individual for the tragic event.
Sudeep Kishan was one of the first to speak out, expressing his frustration with the notion of holding Allu Arjun solely responsible for the crowd chaos. He wrote, "How can one man be held responsible for an extremely unfortunate crowd event gone wrong, especially in a country that thrives on its population and celebratory gatherings? We need to learn from this and make sure it doesn’t repeat again rather than point blame. Love you, Allu Arjun Anna." Sudeep's statement emphasized the importance of learning from the tragedy and taking collective responsibility for public safety, rather than singling out one person.
Adivi Sesh also shared his thoughts on the incident, stating, "What happened in that theater was horrible and unfortunate. A mother lost her life. But what’s happening today feels extremely harsh against Allu Arjun garu. One horrible tragedy followed by this." Adivi expressed his sorrow over the incident but also pointed out the harshness of the situation, suggesting that the focus should be on preventing future tragedies rather than placing blame on one individual.
Sree Vishnu echoed similar sentiments, writing, "Unfortunate incidents like the one at Sandhya Theater are deeply saddening, but holding a cine personality solely responsible and arresting him is unfair. Ensuring public safety is a collective responsibility. Standing with Allu Arjun Garu in these tough times. #WeStandWithAlluArjun." Sree Vishnu highlighted that public safety is a shared responsibility that involves multiple stakeholders, including event organizers, security, and authorities, and that it is unfair to hold an actor accountable for such a disaster.
The tragic incident occurred when a massive crowd gathered outside Sandhya Theatre to see Allu Arjun and the Pushpa 2team. As the crowd grew chaotic, a stampede ensued, leading to the tragic death of the woman and her son's hospitalization. Allu Arjun and his team were reportedly unaware of the scale of the crowd outside, and the police are now investigating the role of the theatre management and security measures.
The arrest has sparked an ongoing debate about the responsibility of celebrities and event organizers in ensuring crowd safety, and the need for stricter regulations at public events, especially when large crowds are involved.
As the investigation continues, industry figures and fans alike are hoping for a fair resolution, with many emphasizing the need for collective responsibility and preventive measures to ensure such incidents do not happen again.