Allu Arjun appears virtually in Sandhya Theatre | Indian Movie News
The Nampally Court on Monday adjourned the listening to in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case related to the premiere screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad in December 2024. Actor Allu Arjun, who had been directed to seem before the court in individual, attended the proceedings virtually after acquiring permission from the court. The matter has now been posted for July 6 after all the accused named in the chargesheet didn’t seem before the court.
Allu Arjun seeks permission for digital look
The court had earlier issued summons to all 23 accused named in the case, including Allu Arjun, who has been listed by the police as Accused No. 11 (A11).
According to his legal crew, the actor requested permission to seem through video conferencing as he’s at present capturing for a movie in Mumbai. Confirming the development, his legal professionals told ANI, “He will appear virtually before the Nampally Court after the court issued a summons requiring him to appear in person today. Allu Arjun had sought permission, citing his ongoing movie shoot in Mumbai.”
Hearing deferred due to absence of some accused
Advocate Bhanu Chander, representing the Sandhya Theatre management, spoke to the media outdoors the court and explained why the proceedings couldn’t transfer ahead. “I am here to represent in crime number 376 of 2024 in PRC (Preliminary Related Case) 260 of 2026 from A1 to A10 (the theatre management and partners). Today is the appearance before the Magistrate at Nampally to file a committal bond,” he said.
Providing an update on the court proceedings, Chander added, “But out of the 23 members (total accused listed in the police chargesheet), 21 or 22 have appeared; one or two are absent. That’s the reason it is posted for July 6 for the next steps for the registration of the SC sessions case. For the next hearing, all 23 members together should appear before the court.”
The court subsequently adjourned the matter to July 6.
Background of the Sandhya Theatre Stampede
The case stems from a tragic incident that occurred on December 4, 2024, during a particular screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre. Allu Arjun, members of his household and the movie’s crew had attended the event. A large crowd gathered outdoors the theatre to catch a glimpse of the actor. As the group surged ahead, a stampede-like state of affairs developed. A 35-year-old lady, Revathi, misplaced her life in the incident, while her eight-year-old son, Sritej, sustained critical accidents and required hospitalization.
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