'Pushpa 2' stampede case: Allu Arjun's bouncer arrested; accused of pushing fans outside theatre

Allu Arjun’s bouncer, Anthony, has reportedly been arrested in connection with the deadly stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule. He is accused of organizing the bouncers at the event and pushing fans, which caused the chaos. Anthony will be taken to the theatre for a crime scene recreation.

The stampede took place on December 4, 2024, during the screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule, leading to the death of a woman and leaving her son critically injured. He is currently recovering in a Hyderabad hospital. The incident has raised concerns about crowd management and safety at public events.





Following the incident, Hyderabad police have launched a detailed investigation, questioning Allu Arjun and others involved. They are looking into whether Allu Arjun had permission to appear at the theatre and meet fans outside. The authorities are also reviewing the theatre management and security's role in maintaining safety during the event. According to our exclusive sources, during the interrogation the police asked, “Were you aware of the theatre situation?” and further probed, “Do you have a copy of the permission?.

Meanwhile, Sukumar's Telugu action thriller Pushpa 2: The Rule has broken another box office record. According to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the Hindi version of Allu Arjun's film is the first to earn Rs 700 crore at the Indian box office, setting a new benchmark for the Rs 700 crore club domestically.