Allu Arjun's bouncer arrested in stampede case: Report

Allu Arjun’s bouncer, Anthony, has reportedly been arrested in connection with the deadly stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of

Pushpa 2: The Rule

. He is accused of organizing the bouncers at the event and pushing fans, which caused the chaos. Anthony will be taken to the theatre for a

crime scene recreation

.
The stampede took place on December 4, 2024, during the screening of

Pushpa 2

: The Rule, leading to the death of a woman and leaving her son critically injured. He is currently recovering in a Hyderabad hospital. The incident has raised concerns about crowd management and safety at public events.

Following the incident, Hyderabad police have launched a detailed investigation, questioning Allu Arjun and others involved. They are looking into whether Allu Arjun had permission to appear at the theatre and meet fans outside. The authorities are also reviewing the theatre management and security's role in maintaining safety during the event.

Meanwhile, Sukumar's Telugu action thriller Pushpa 2: The Rule has broken another box office record. According to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the Hindi version of Allu Arjun's film is the first to earn Rs 700 crore at the Indian box office, setting a new benchmark for the Rs 700 crore club domestically.