Allu Arjun Faces Backlash Over 'Pushpa 2' Stampede Incident

The actor denies allegations of negligence as political leaders and police claim he ignored warnings, leading to a stampede that killed a woman and injured her son.

A 35-year-old woman died and her 8-year-old son was critically injured during a stampede at the 'Pushpa 2' premiere in Hyderabad on December 4.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi accused Allu Arjun of ignoring police warnings and holding a roadshow, which they say escalated the chaos.
The actor was arrested on December 13 for his alleged role in the incident but was granted interim bail the same day; he denies all allegations of misconduct.
Protesters, including members of Osmania University Joint Action Committee, vandalized Arjun's home, demanding justice for the victims and compensation for the family.
Allu Arjun has called the accusations against him a 'character assassination,' expressed condolences to the victim's family, and pledged to monitor the injured boy's recovery.