Actor Allu Arjun, producers and director of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ have announced ₹2 crore for the family of the woman who was killed and her son who was critically injured during the premiere show of the movie at Sandhya Theatre on December 4.
Allu Arjun’s father and well-known producer Allu Arvind made the announcement on Wednesday after meeting Sri Teja, who is undergoing treatment at KIMS Hospital. Allu Arvind told media that the cheque was handed over to Dil Raju, chairman, Telangana State Film Development Corporation. Allu Arvind said to support the boy and his family, the film unit decided to give financial assistance of ₹2 crore.
While Allu Arjun has given ₹1 crore, Mythri Movies, the producers of the movie have extended assistance of ₹50 lakh. Film’s director Sukumar has also given ₹50 lakh to the family. Allu Arvind said they spoke to doctors and were happy to know that he is recovering. Allu Arjun had announced ₹25 lakh for the family two days after the incident. He had also assured all support to the family including treatment expenses of the boy. Sri Tej’s father Bhaskar had said on Tuesday that he received a demand draft of Rs 10 lakh from Allu Arjun. Bhaskar said that the actor’s manager is also in regular touch with the family to get updates on the boy’s condition.
The family is receiving support from both the Telangana government and Allu Arjun. Bhaskar said Minister for Roads & Buildings and Cinematography Komatireddy Venkat Reddy gave them a cheque of ₹25 lakh.
The boy’s father said after 20 days, they noticed some body movement. “He also opened his eyes but did not recognise any of us,” he said. A woman named Revathi died and her son Sri Tej was critically injured in the stampede at Sandhya Theatre. Actor Allu Arjun was arrested in the case on December 13 and was released on interim bail the next day. The Chikkadpally Police, which registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, interrogated Allu Arjun for more than three hours on Tuesday.
–IANS
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