Hyderabad ( Journalist File ) : Actor and National Award recipient Allu Arjun was granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court on Friday after dramatic developments in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. Earlier in the day, Arjun was arrested and taken to the Chikkadpally police station, where his statement was recorded. He was subsequently transferred to Gandhi Hospital for medical examinations before being presented at the Nampally court, which remanded him to judicial custody for 14 days. Following this, he was sent to Chanchalguda Jail under heavy security. However, the High Court later granted him interim relief after hearing a quash petition.
The case stems from a tragic stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre on December 4 during the screening of Pushpa-2. The incident claimed the life of a woman, Revathi, and left her son critically injured. Police registered a case against Allu Arjun under Sections BNS 105 and 118, making him one of the accused.
Dramatic Arrest and Court Proceedings
Arjun’s arrest unfolded amidst high drama. After returning from a success meet for Pushpa-2 in Delhi, police arrived at his residence in Hyderabad around noon and detained him in the presence of his family. Expressing displeasure over the police’s actions, Arjun was escorted to Chikkadpally police station, accompanied by his father, Allu Aravind.
At the station, Central Zone DCP Akanksha Yadav oversaw his interrogation, which lasted for two hours. Statements from eyewitnesses were recorded as part of the investigation. Meanwhile, prominent figures, including megastar Chiranjeevi and his wife, visited Arjun's residence to extend their support.
After the interrogation, Arjun was taken to Gandhi Hospital for COVID-19 and other routine medical tests. The scene outside the hospital turned chaotic as fans and onlookers gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the actor. With the medical reports deemed normal, he was subsequently presented at Nampally court.
Security Measures and High-Profile Presence
Heavy security was deployed in and around the court premises, with roads leading to the court sealed off to control the swelling crowds. Inside the court, due to overcrowding, proceedings were shifted to the judge’s chamber. Several film industry representatives and producers of Pushpa-2 were also present to show solidarity.
The High Court’s decision to grant interim bail came as a relief for Arjun, who faced intense scrutiny over the incident. The case continues to draw widespread attention, with questions raised about safety protocols at public events and the accountability of high-profile figures
