Allu Arjun Granted Bail in Pushpa 2 Premiere Stampede Case

Actor Allu Arjun has been granted bail in connection with the stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre. The tragic incident on December 4 resulted in the death of a woman and the hospitalization of a young boy. On Friday, the Nampally Court approved the bail under specific conditions.

Bail Conditions for Allu Arjun

The II Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge issued the order after reviewing arguments from both the actor’s lawyers and the police. Arjun’s advocate, Ashok Reddy, confirmed the court’s directive requiring the actor to provide two sureties, each worth ₹50,000.

In a statement shared by ANI, Ashok explained, “The court has imposed standard conditions. He must attend the police station every Sunday. The court agreed this is not a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, leading to bail approval.”

Additionally, the quash petition filed by Arjun in the Telangana High Court remains pending. The petition is scheduled for a hearing on January 21.

Details of the Stampede Case

The incident occurred during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre, leading to a chaotic stampede. Arjun was arrested on December 13 and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days. However, he was granted interim bail by the High Court on December 14.

Arjun, named accused number 11 in the case, was charged alongside theatre authorities and security personnel under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He appeared before the Nampally Court via video conference on December 27.

Next Steps

Arjun’s interim bail, set to expire on January 10, will be followed by further legal proceedings. His legal team remains optimistic about the quash petition pending in the Telangana High Court.

This case has highlighted safety concerns at large-scale film events, urging stakeholders to ensure better crowd management and security in the future.