The actor is listed as Accused No. 11 in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case that killed a woman and left her son in rehabilitation. A chargesheet has been filed against 23 individuals.
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The Nampally Criminal Court in Hyderabad issued summons to actor Allu Arjun, directing him to appear in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. The incident dates back to December 4, 2024. Allu Arjun will virtually appear.
Chikkadpally Police have named Allu Arjun as Accused No. 11 (A11) in the case. The management of Sandhya Theatre has been listed as Accused Nos. 1 to 10. The Nampally Court issued summons to 19 accused persons in total. Police have already filed a chargesheet against 23 individuals.
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The court had originally asked Allu Arjun to appear in person on June 22. His legal team sought permission for a virtual appearance, citing his ongoing film shoot in Mumbai.
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The court granted the request. Allu Arjun appeared before the Nampally Court via video conference for today’s hearing.
His legal team confirmed: “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.”
The stampede occurred when a large crowd gathered outside the theatre to catch a glimpse of the actor during the premiere of Pushpa 2. As Allu Arjun waved to fans from his car’s sunroof, the situation spiralled out of control.
A 35-year-old woman named Revathi died in the incident. Her minor son, Sri Teja, suffered oxygen deprivation, leading to severe complications.
An FIR was registered against Allu Arjun, his personal security team, and the Sandhya Theatre management under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to culpable homicide not amounting to murder and voluntarily causing hurt.
Sri Teja was initially rushed to the emergency department in a semi-conscious condition. He later developed respiratory failure and severe neurological complications and was kept on ventilator support for several weeks. Medical staff discharged him in April 2025 after five months in intensive care. He then moved to a Ramgopalpet rehabilitation centre, where he is currently undergoing speech and swallowing therapy.
The family has reported very little improvement. He struggles to recognise family members and shows minimal emotional response.
Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13, 2024 in connection with the incident. He was produced before the Nampally Court, which remanded him to 14-day judicial custody. The Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks on the same day. The Nampally Criminal Court later granted him regular bail and directed him to deposit two sureties of Rs 50,000 each, cooperate with the investigation, and appear at the Chikkadpally Police Station every Sunday.
Allu Arjun appeared before police for questioning on December 24. He reached the Chikkadpally Police Station accompanied by his father Allu Aravind and lawyers. The questioning conducted till 2:45 pm, led by Central Zone DCP Akshansh Yadav.
Allu Arjun extended financial assistance to the bereaved family. His father, film producer Allu Aravind, announced a contribution of Rs 2 crore to help the family of Revathi.
Allu Aravind also promised to fund the educational expenses of Sri Teja’s younger sister. The Allu family and the Pushpa makers are reportedly financing Sri Teja’s medical and rehabilitation costs.
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