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Hyderabad Police File Chargesheet Naming 23 in Pushpa 2 Stampede Case, Including Allu Arjun

Investigators attribute the tragedy to crowd-management failures, alleging the actor's arrival abetted the fatal rush.

Overview

  • Police submitted a detailed chargesheet on December 24, 2025, formally advancing the case to court proceedings in Hyderabad.
  • Allu Arjun is listed as Accused No. 11, with police alleging abetment tied to his sudden appearance at the venue.
  • Theatre owners and management are identified as the prime accused, with investigators citing serious lapses in planning and crowd control.
  • The 23 accused include theatre partners, managerial staff, event organisers, private security and bouncers, as well as members of the actor’s team.
  • The December 4, 2024 stampede at Sandhya Theatre killed one woman and seriously injured her son, and police say 14 of the 23 accused have been arrested while nine obtained anticipatory bail.