Pawan Kalyan Deflects Questions on Allu Arjun Stampede Case During Kadapa Visit

The Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM criticized the focus on cinema while addressing a recent attack on a government official and broader state issues.

Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan expressed frustration when questioned about his nephew Allu Arjun's involvement in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.
The stampede occurred during a December 4 screening of 'Pushpa 2,' resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to her son, with police alleging negligence by Allu Arjun and his team.
Allu Arjun appeared virtually in court on December 27 to address his bail plea, which has been postponed to December 30, citing security concerns for his remote attendance.
Kalyan, during his visit to Kadapa to support a Dalit government official injured in an alleged attack by a local political leader, urged the media to focus on state atrocities rather than cinema-related controversies.
Veteran filmmaker Tammareddy Bharadwaj criticized Allu Arjun's actions, claiming his behavior has negatively impacted the Telugu film industry and public safety.