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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Tollywood actor Allu Arjun has approached Telangana High Court to quash a case registered by the Hyderabad Police concerning a stampede at a theatre during the premier show of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ on December 4. A woman died, and her son was critically injured during the stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premier show attended by Allu Arjun.

Police had registered the case under sections 105 (Culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 118(1) (Voluntarily causing hurt) r/w 3(5) BNS against Allu Arjun, his security team and the management of the theatre. The case was registered at Chikkadpally Police Station on December 5 on a complaint by the deceased woman’s husband. The police arrested the theatre owner, general manager and security manager on December 8.

As the police reportedly planned to proceed in the case against the actor, he approached the High Court, seeking orders to quash the First Information Report (FIR). The theatre management has also filed a petition in the court, seeking a similar order. According to police, there was no information from theatre management or the actor’s team that they would visit the theatre. The theatre management also did not make any additional provisions regarding security to manage the crowd.

Allu Arjun announced a Rs 25 lakh donation to the deceased’s family on December 6 and said he was ‘deeply heartbroken’. The actor assured the grieving family that he would meet them personally and extend every possible assistance. Allu Arjun also promised to pay the medical expenses of the boy, whose condition remained critical.

“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 extending every possible assistance to help them navigate through this challenging journey,” Allu Arjun posted on X.

–IANS

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