Allu Arjun donates ₹25 lakh to the family of a fan who died at the Pushpa 2 premiere, saying, "We don't feel like celebrating."

Actor Allu Arjun has responded to the tragic incident that occurred during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule, where a fan tragically lost her life. In a heartfelt video, the actor expressed his sorrow and pledged support for the grieving family.

Arjun shared a 3-minute, 47-second video on social media, in which he addressed the unfortunate event, captioning it: "Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for space to grieve, I stand committed to extend every possible assistance to help them navigate through this challenging journey.”



In the video, Arjun spoke in Telugu, revealing that the large turnout at the theatre during the premiere was unexpected. He clarified that he only learned about the fan’s death the next morning, stating, “When we went to the premieres of Pushpa recently at RTC Crossroads, unexpectedly, there was a massive turnout. We found out the next morning that a family was injured in the crowd, and a mother of two children, Revathi, unfortunately, died.”

Arjun expressed his shock and disappointment, adding, “In the last 20 years, I have been to the theatres for almost every film; something like this has never happened. We were very disappointed and shocked, none of us feel like celebrating. We make films so people can enjoy the film in theatres, so to learn that something like this happened…I can’t put it in words.

The actor revealed that he has donated ₹25 lakh to the family of the deceased woman. He reassured them that he would cover medical expenses and promised to assist with any future needs for the children. “Nothing we say or do can help with the loss. But from our side, we’re emotionally there for you no matter what you need. From my side, I want to donate ₹25 lakh as a gesture to show I am there for you, especially for the children. We will also cover any medical expenses; we understand it’s difficult for the family,” he said.

Arjun concluded the video by urging fans to be cautious, saying, “We make movies so you can enjoy them with your families. When something like this happens, even we feel bad. I request fans be careful and return home safely when you go to theatres.”

 

The Tragic Incident
The tragic incident occurred during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at a theatre in Hyderabad. A woman named Revathi tragically died, and her son was hospitalized after they were caught in the crowd’s jostling. According to police, the son suffered from asphyxiation during the chaos.

A case has been filed against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management under sections 105 and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Chikkadpally police station, following a complaint from the deceased's family. The young boy, who was also affected by the stampede, remains in critical condition.

In response to the incident, the film’s producers, Mythri Movie Makers, and actress Rashmika Mandanna expressed their sorrow. Arjun’s team clarified that producer Bunny Vas had already reached out to the family and offered financial assistance on his behalf. Additionally, Telangana's cinematography minister, Komatireddy Venkata Reddy, announced that benefit shows would be banned in the state in light of the incident.

The incident has left the entire Pushpa team in mourning, as they express their condolences and support for the grieving family during this difficult time.