Allu Arjun arrest LIVE updates: Actor to be released from jail on Saturday

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday condemned the arrest of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun and alleged that the arrest intends to target an individual.

He also criticised saying that the arrest of Allu Arjun is irresponsible and unwarranted.

Telugu actor Allu Arjun's bail hearing in the Telangana High Court on Friday drew parallels to a similar case involving Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan and his movie 'Raees', in which one person lost their life. READ MORE

Congress MP Mallu Ravi on Friday stated that the Congress party does not hold any animosity against actor Allu Arjun, who was arrested in connection with a stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad and later granted bail by the Telangana High Court.

Meanwhile, heavy police security was deployed outside Chanchalguda Central Jail, where actor Allu Arjun was brought earlier in the evening after being remanded to custody.

Telugu cinema star Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday in connection with the tragic stampede at Sandhya Theatre on December 4 during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule.

The husband of a woman who died when fans jostled during the December 4 premiere show of 'Pushpa 2' at a film theatre here, said on Friday he doesn't hold the film's male lead Allu Arjun "responsible for the tragedy".

Bhaskar, the woman's husband, stated he was "ready to withdraw" his case over the incident.

Hours after the arrest of Allu Arjun in connection with a stampede during the premiere of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, megastar Chiranjeevi and his wife Surekha were seen visiting their nephew's residence on Friday evening.

Chiranjeevi's brother Nagababu also visited Allu Arjun's family following the actor's arrest.

Telugu actor Nani on Friday came out in support of his contemporary Allu Arjun after the "Pushpa 2: The Rule" star was arrested in connection with a woman's death at a promotional event of the movie.

Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2: The Rule" co-star Rashmika Mandanna on Friday defended the Telugu superstar after he was arrested in connection with the death of a woman during the film's screening in Hyderabad, saying an individual should not be singled out for the unfortunate incident.

Telangana High Court on Friday granted interim bail to actor Allu Arjun after he was sent to a 14-day judicial custody in connection with the death of a woman at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad on December 4.

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Lakshmi Parvathi alleged on Friday that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was behind the arrest of Telugu cinema star Allu Arjun.

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has come out in support of Allu Arjun, stating it is not right to blame a single individual.

Allu Arjun's arrest by the police in connection with a stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad has shocked his fans and members of the film industry.

In addition to Allu Arjun, the police apprehended three others connected to the incident--M. Sandeep, one of the owners of Sandhya Theatre, senior manager M. Nagaraju, and Gandhakam Vijay Chander, who oversaw the theatre's lower balcony--arresting them for their alleged roles in the stampede.

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: The husband of the deceased woman, Revathi, has now said that he is willing to withdraw the case and he does not hold Allu Arjun responsible for the stampede or his wife's death.

Speaking with reporters hours after Allu Arjun's arrest in Hyderabad on Friday, Bhaskar, the husband of Revathi, said, "We only went to Sandhya Theatre that day because my son wanted to watch the movie. It's not Allu Arjun's fault that he visited the theatre that day. I am ready to withdraw my case. Police didn't inform me of his arrest, I watched it on the news at the hospital. He (Arjun) has nothing to do with stampede." Dig deeper

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: BJP leader T Raja Singh reacted to the arrest of Allu Arjun, stating, "Telangana Police claim that Allu Arjun did not inform them about his arrival at Sandhya Theatre. As a result, a large crowd gathered, leading to a stampede in which a woman died. An FIR was filed against the theatre owner and the actors. However, the theatre owner issued a letter claiming they had informed the Hyderabad Commissioner of Police about the arrival of Allu Arjun, the actors, and the director. If the police did not provide security after the notification, who is to blame? I ask CM Revanth Reddy if the actors are at fault. The CM said that the law is equal for everyone, but where is the law? Since the Congress government came to power in Telangana, law and order have collapsed. I condemn his arrest."

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: On the arrest of actor Allu Arjun over the death of a woman in Sandhya theatre, actor Varun Dhawan says, "The actor cannot take the sole responsibility of the safety protocols. You can only tell the people around you...The incident was tragic. I express my condolences but at the same time, you cannot blame only one person for this."

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: The Telangana High Court will shortly hear the quash petition filed by actor Allu Arjun regarding his arrest in connection with the death of a woman at Sandhya Theatre during the Pushpa 2 screening on December 4.

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: Union Minister and BJP leader Bandi Sanjay, condemning the arrest of Pushpa 2 actor, wrote on X, “National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun, lifted straight from his bedroom without even being given time to change, is a disgraceful act of mismanagement and disrespect. A star of his stature, who brought global recognition to Indian cinema, deserved better treatment. The tragic death of a woman in the stampede at Sandhya theatre is deeply unfortunate, but it only underscores the Congress government’s failure to manage the massive crowd. After the phenomenal success of Pushpa: The Rise, fans had high hopes for Pushpa: The Rule, and the massive turnout was expected given his popularity. The real failure lies in the Congress government’s inability to ensure proper arrangements for such a high-profile event. This negligence and mishandling are unacceptable. Icon Star and his fans deserve dignity, not chaos.”

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: Reacting to the arrest of Telugu actor Allu Arjun, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said, “The government had no role in the case, and the law is taking its own course.”

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: The Nampally Court, where actor Allu Arjun is currently presented in the case related to the Sandhya Theatre stampede—where a woman died on the spot and her son was hospitalized in critical condition—may await the High Court's decision on his quash petition.

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: Allu Arjun, who was arrested earlier in the day in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case, has been brought to Nampally Court in Hyderabad following a medical examination.

He was earlier questioned at the Chikkadpally Police Station regarding the case, while the Telangana High Court is set to hear the quash petition filed by the actor at 4 PM.

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: Amid the arrest of actor Allu Arjun in connection with the death of a woman at Sandhya Theatre during the Pushpa 2 premiere, a letter from the theatre management requesting police security has come to light.

The letter reads, "We request you to arrange to provide Police Bandobust at SANDHYA 70 MM RTC 'X' Roads, Hyderabad in connection with the release of PUSHPA 04-12-2024 because there will be heavy fans crowd. The Hero, Heroine and VIPs and Production unit of the film are coming to see the movie.

We are screening picture of Mythri Movies PUSHAPA-2, Star caste: Allu Arjun, Rashimika Mandana and other stars on 04-12-2024 at 9.30 PM and on 05-12-2024 at 01.50 AM, 05-50 AM, 09-50 AM and 01-50 pm (i.e One show on 04-12-2024 and on 05-12-2024 - Four shows) and continues the movie regular.

We thank you for providing the police bandobust."

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun will be presented before the Nampally court in Hyderabad shortly after undergoing a medical examination at Gandhi Hospital following his arrest earlier today.

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: Telugu actor Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday by officials from the Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad in connection with the death of a fan during the premiere of his latest film, Pushpa 2: The Rule. As news of the arrest spread, large crowds of fans gathered outside the police station to show their support, while online opinions remained divided, with some expressing concern and others speculating it could be a PR move.

Photos and videos circulating on X (formerly Twitter) showed fans rallying outside the Chikkadpally police station, prompting authorities to enforce strict security measures to control the situation. The arrest comes just two days after Arjun filed a petition in the Telangana High Court seeking to quash the FIR registered against him. Dig deeper

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: The Hyderabad police took the superstar to Chikkadpally police station for questioning. Hours later, his father-in-law, Kancharla Chandrasekhar Reddy also reached the police station but refused to talk to the media.

ANI shared a video of Allu Arjun's father-in-law, Kancharla Chandrasekhar Reddy, arriving at the police station after Allu Arjun was brought there for questioning.

Allu Arjun Arrested LIVE Updates: Mega star Chiranjeevi and his wife Surekha arrived at Allu Arjun's residence on Friday, hours after his arrest in a case related to a woman's death at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, local media visuals show.