New Delhi: South actor Allu Arjun has been summoned by the Nampally Court to appear in person on Monday, June 22, for a hearing in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.
As per news agency ANI, Chikkadpally Police have named the actor as Accused No. 11 (A11) in the case. The management of Sandhya Theatre has been listed as Accused Nos. 1 to 10 (A1–A10).
Moreover, the court has issued summons to a total of 19 accused persons in connection with the incident. Police have already filed a charge sheet against 23 individuals in the case.
What did Allu Arjun’s legal team say?
According to Allu Arjun’s legal team, “Nampally Court has issued summons to actor Allu Arjun to appear in person before the court on Monday for a hearing. We will give more details later about the matter”.
What is Pushpa 2 stampede case?
For the unversed, the stampede took place on December 4, 2024, during a special screening of Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2 at Sandhya Theatre. In order to catch a glimpse of “Stylish Star” Allu Arjun, a large crowd gathered, which triggered a stampede that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman, Revathi. Whereas her minor son, Sri Teja, suffered oxygen deprivation, leading to severe complications.
About Pushpa 2: The Rule – Part 2
Pushpa 2: The Rule – Part 2 is the second part of the blockbuster film franchise created by director Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The first part, titled Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1, was released in 2021.
The story of the Pushpa franchise follows Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun), a daily wage worker who rises from a poor background to become a powerful figure in an illegal red sandalwood smuggling network in the forests of Andhra Pradesh.
Allu Arjun’s work front
On the work front, Allu Arjun was last seen in the 2024 film Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2 alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, and Jagapathi Babu in key roles. He will be next seen in Atlee’s AA22xA6, now titled Raaka. The Telugu sci-fi thriller marks the first on-screen collaboration between Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. The film is expected to be released in 2027.
