Allu Arjun case LIVE: Pushpa 2 actor's statement recorded by police in stampede case

Allu Arjun case LIVE: Telugu actor Allu Arjun has been summoned by the Hyderabad police to appear for questioning on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the tragic stampede during the screening of 'Pushpa-2' on December 4. The incident, which resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman and left her son critically injured, has raised significant concerns about crowd management at the event. Police sources indicate that Arjun arrived at the Chikkadpally police station at around 11 am today.

The notice came a day after police commissioner C V Anand released a video showing the sequence of events at the theatre.

Pushpa 2 Stampede: A tragic stampede at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the screening of 'Pushpa-2' on December 4 resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman and left her eight-year-old son hospitalised. Following this incident, the city police registered a case against actor Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), based on a complaint from the victim's family. 

Allu Arjun arrest: Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13, 2024, as Accused No. 11 in connection with the tragic stampede that resulted in the death of a woman during the premiere of his film 'Pushpa-2'. Following his arrest, the Telangana High Court granted him four-week interim bail, allowing him to be released from custody on the morning of December 14.

Pushpa 2 Box Office Collection Day 19: Pushpa 2 continues to perform exceptionally at the box office, surpassing its third weekend and setting another record. The action drama has now crossed the impressive ₹1500 crore mark in worldwide collections, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.

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24 Dec 2024, 01:22:07 PM IST

Allu Arjun case LIVE: What police said about Allu Arjun's bouncers?

Allu Arjun case LIVE: The police claim Allu Arjun arrived at the Sandhya theatre at 9.30 pm on 4 December. 

As news of Allu Arjun's arrival - he used the main entrance and spent 15-20 minutes outside - spread, hundreds gathered. 

Hyderabad police says Allu Arjun's security team - and bouncers at the theatre - started pushing the crowd back and that aggravated the situation.

24 Dec 2024, 01:20:17 PM IST

Allu Arjun case LIVE: What does police accuse Allu Arjun of?

Allu Arjun case LIVE: The police claim Allu Arjun's unannounced arrival at the theatre - where a special screening of his new film Pushpa 2 was to take place - prompted the stampede as large numbers of his fans jostled and shoved each other aside for a glimpse of the actor. 

The 35-year-old woman died in the melee that followed.

24 Dec 2024, 01:16:11 PM IST

Allu Arjun case LIVE: What did the Hyderabad Police ask Allu Arjun?

Allu Arjun case LIVE: Among the questions the Pushpa 2 actor was asked by the police were:

Did you know police permission had been denied for you to come to the premiere?

Who took the call to proceed with the plan (for the actor to attend the special screening) despite denial of police permission?

Did any police officer inform you about the stampede outside?

When did you know about the death of the woman?

(The questions asked were reported by NDTV)

24 Dec 2024, 12:57:08 PM IST

Allu Arjun case LIVE: White sheets put up at Jubilee Hills house | WATCH

Allu Arjun case LIVE: Day after Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun's Jubilee Hill house was vandalised by miscreants reportedly seeking ‘justice’ for the woman who died at Sandhya theatre, video emerged showing white sheets being put up up at the entrance of the residence of Actor Allu Arjun in Jubilee Hills.

24 Dec 2024, 12:31:00 PM IST

Allu Arjun case LIVE: BJP says attack on Pushpa 2 actor ‘state-sponsored’

Allu Arjun case LIVE: BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday accused Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of orchestrating state-sponsored violence following the vandalism at Allu Arjun's residence in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills. Bhandari claimed the attack was a result of CM Reddy being unsettled by Allu Arjun's neutral stance, as the actor had not aligned himself with the Congress Party or its agenda. 

Speaking to news agency ANI, Bhandari said, "Revanth Reddy is orchestrating a state-sponsored attack on Allu Arjun because a neutral star, who believes in free speech and is loved by the people of Telangana, has refused to toe the Congress Party's line."

24 Dec 2024, 12:29:36 PM IST

Allu Arjun case LIVE: BRS MLA says CM Revanth Reddy ‘personally targeting Allu Arjun’

Allu Arjun case LIVE: BRS MLA Harish Rao said, " Today there are many issues including those of farmers, and minorities in Telangana but Revanth doesn't find time for them. Instead, he is personally targeting Allu Arjun. If elections are held today, Congress candidates will lose their poll deposits also. Congress has not fulfilled any promise made during campaigning."

24 Dec 2024, 12:28:49 PM IST

Allu Arjun case LIVE: Pushpa 2 actor's statements recorded

Allu Arjun case LIVE: Chikkadpally police recorded the statement of Pushpa actor Allu Arjun in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. The actor arrived at the Chikkadpally police station earlier today after being summoned by the police.

24 Dec 2024, 12:27:36 PM IST

Allu Arjun case LIVE: Why was Pushpa 2 actor's house vandalised?

Allu Arjun case LIVE: The Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun's residence was attacked on December 22 by a group of people demanding justice for the death of a woman, identified as Revathi, in the Sandhya Theatre tragedy.

24 Dec 2024, 12:15:09 PM IST

Allu Arjun case LIVE: Pushpa 2 actor has entered police station for interrogation

Allu Arjun case LIVE: Pusha 2 actor Allu Arjun entered the police station to face police probe on the Sandhya theatre stampede case

24 Dec 2024, 11:37:09 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Allu Arjun's daughter steals spotlight when he leaves from home | WATCH 

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Actor Allu Arjun leaves from his residence in Jubilee Hills

24 Dec 2024, 11:34:21 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: BJP warns police against taking ‘revenge’

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Allu Arjun arrives to appear before Police in Sandhya theatre stampede incident, BJP leader Raghunandan Rao says, "It is a small case. It is like any other small case in the state. What was the role of the Police and the actor in that stampede? Instead of seeing who failed, the film theatre authorities or the Police...My request to the Police is that it should not stringent action. Police should not take revenge against any individual because the court has already given 30 days of bail."

24 Dec 2024, 11:22:57 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Pushpa 2 Box Office Collection Day 19

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Allu Arjun's movie sailed past the third weekend after setting another record. The action drama has crossed the magical ₹1500 crore mark in terms of worldwide collection, according to Industry tracker Sacnilk.

Pushpa 2 Box Office Collection Day 19 worldwide stood at ₹1506.7 crore on Sunday. With this collection, it has become only the third Indian movie of all time to achieve the feat.

24 Dec 2024, 11:20:01 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Pushpa 2 actor reaches Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad | WATCH

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Actor Allu Arjun reaches Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad to appear before the police in connection with the Sandhya theatre incident.

24 Dec 2024, 11:11:31 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Telangana CM's explosive claims on Pushpa 2 actor 

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has made explosive claims regarding Allu Arjun's presence at a Hyderabad theatre during the screening of Pushpa 2, when a stampede-like situation resulted in the death of a woman and severe brain injuries to her son. Reddy alleged that Allu Arjun visited the theatre despite police denying him permission and remained there even after the woman's death, prompting the police to force him out. Allu Arjun has denied all the allegations.

24 Dec 2024, 11:02:11 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Pushpa 2 actor leaves home to reach police station

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Actor Allu Arjun left his residence in Hyderabad to appear before the police as part of the ongoing investigation into the stampede that occurred during the screening of Pushpa 2 on 4th December.

24 Dec 2024, 10:49:59 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: All 6, who attacked Pushpa 2 actor's house, granted bail

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: A Hyderabad court granted bail on Monday to six individuals arrested for allegedly vandalising the residence of Telugu actor Allu Arjun, while police increased security at the actor's home following the incident. The episode also sparked a heated political row, with both the BJP and BRS criticising the Congress government, claiming that some of the attackers were from the Kodangal assembly constituency of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.

24 Dec 2024, 10:48:36 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Pushpa 2 actor arrest

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13, 2024, as Accused No. 11 in connection with the tragic stampede that resulted in the death of a woman during the premiere of his film 'Pushpa-2'. Following his arrest, the Telangana High Court granted him four-week interim bail, allowing him to be released from custody on the morning of December 14.

24 Dec 2024, 10:46:56 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: What does CCTV footage of Sandhya Theatre show? 

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Telugu actor Allu Arjun reportedly stayed in the theatre during the screening of Pushpa 2 on 4 December, despite being advised to leave after a stampede in which a woman lost her life, according to police officials. 

During a press conference for the 2024 annual round-up, City Police Commissioner CV Anand shared a video created by the police, which showed the scene during the stampede, PTI reported.

24 Dec 2024, 10:45:35 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: What was paid to the woman's family?

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates:  The producers of Pushpa 2, Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar, recently presented a cheque of ₹50 lakh to the family of the victim woman at KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad. 

Telangana Minister for Roads & Buildings and Cinematography, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, was also present during the gesture. The cheque was received by Revathi's husband, the father of Sri Tej, who is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

24 Dec 2024, 10:44:30 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Allu Arjun's house attacked

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: The Pushpa actor's residence was attacked on December 22 by a group of people demanding justice for the death of a woman, identified as Revathi, in the Sandhya Theatre tragedy.

24 Dec 2024, 10:44:08 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: What happened at Sandhya Theatre?

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: A tragic stampede at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the screening of 'Pushpa-2' on December 4 resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman and left her eight-year-old son hospitalised.

24 Dec 2024, 10:43:42 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: When will Allu Arjun appear before Police ?

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun has been asked to appear before the Chikkadpalli police on Tuesday at 11 am in connection with the incident.

24 Dec 2024, 10:43:07 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Pushpa 2 BO Day 19

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Allu Arjun's movie sailed past the third weekend after setting another record. The action drama has crossed the magical ₹1500 crore mark in terms of worldwide collection, according to Industry tracker Sacnilk.

24 Dec 2024, 10:40:09 AM IST

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Pushpa 2 actor to appear before police at 11am today

Allu Arjun stampede case live updates: Top Telugu actor Allu Arjun was issued notice to appear before police on Tuesday as part of ongoing probe into the stampede during the screening of 'Pushpa-2' on December 4, police sources said.

The actor was asked to appear at 11 AM, Chikkadpally Police Inspector Raju Naik said.