Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has demanded that actor Allu Arjun pay Rs 20 crore to the family of a stampede victim. The incident occurred during the premiere of Pushpa 2, where overcrowding caused the death of a woman named Revathi and left her son critically injured. Komatireddy argued that since the movie reportedly collected Rs 2000 crore, the actor should help the victim’s family.
Speaking to the media, Komatireddy said, “The police had warned Allu Arjun not to attend the premiere, but he still arrived in an open-top car. This attracted massive crowds, causing chaos. Despite police requests, Arjun stayed at the theatre until midnight, ignoring the situation.”
Pushpa 2 Stampede: What Happened?
The stampede occurred when fans gathered in large numbers outside Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad to catch a glimpse of the actor. After stepping out of his car to greet fans, the crowd went out of control, leading to the tragic incident.
Hyderabad Police released a 10-minute video detailing the events. The video revealed that the police had warned the theatre management to restrict Arjun and the film crew from attending. However, the footage showed the actor stayed at the venue for hours despite the rising crowd pressure.
Also Read: Pushpa 2 Stampede: One Dead, Child Critical After Premiere Chaos in Hyderabad
Allu Arjun Offers Rs 25 lakh Compensation
In response to the tragedy, Allu Arjun announced that he would give Rs 25 lakh to the victim’s family and issued a public apology. However, Komatireddy criticized this move, stating the compensation should have been immediate.
Meanwhile, protests erupted outside the actor’s residence. Protestors vandalized parts of the property, demanding justice for the victim’s family.
Legal Trouble for Allu Arjun
The actor was also arrested in connection with the stampede but later released on bail. Police investigations are ongoing to determine negligence on the part of the actor and the theatre management.
The tragic incident has drawn widespread criticism, putting both Allu Arjun and Pushpa 2 under scrutiny.
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