Thanks to all who supported me: ‘Pushpa 2’ star Allu Arjun expresses gratitude after bail in Sandhya theatre case

Allu Arjun talks to the reporters at his residence after he was released from the jail, in Hyderabad, on Saturday (December 14, 2024).
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Telugu superstar Allu Arjun was released from Chanchalguda Central Jail on Saturday, after being granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court on December 13. This came after the actor was arrested in connection with a tragic incident that occurred during the premiere of his movie Pushpa 2: The Rule at the Sandhya Theatre on December 4.

The actor was granted bail after furnishing a personal bond of Rs 50,000. After his release, Allu Arjun was seen arriving at his residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Speaking to the media, the actor expressed his gratitude to his fans and supporters.

“I thank everyone for the love and support. I want to thank all my fans. There is nothing to worry about. I am fine. I am a law-abiding citizen and will cooperate. I would like to once again express my condolences to the family. It was an unfortunate incident. We are sorry for what happened,” said the actor. Allu Arjun further reiterated, “It was an accident, nothing like that happened before, I have extended all the support to her family.”

The incident took place on December 4 when Allu Arjun visited the Sandhya Theatre for a screening of his latest film Pushpa 2: The Rule. A large crowd had gathered outside the theatre to catch a glimpse of the star, and the situation turned chaotic when the actor waved at the crowd from the sunroof of his vehicle.

Police alleged that the actor’s certain actions led to the death of Revathi and her son sustaining injuries. The incident occurred after fans rushed to see the film star coming to the theatre, with the police alleging that the actor’s action led to the tragic incident. According to authorities, the actor’s private security personnel began pushing the crowd to clear the way for the vehicle, which led to the tragic incident.

Allu Arjun had to spend the night in jail before being released this morning. The actor’s lawyer, Ashok Reddy, expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in the release despite the High Court’s order .He stated, “They received an order copy from the High Court but despite that, they didn’t release the accused. They will have to answer… this is illegal detention, and we will take legal action… as of now, he has been released.”

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Ahead of his release, heightened security was observed outside the Chanchalguda Central Jail, as fans and media gathered to witness the actor’s return. Allu Arjun’s father-in-law, Kancharla Chandrasekhar Reddy, was present at the jail to receive the actor after his release.

The incident has drawn significant attention from political figures and film industry personalities alike. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KTR, and other political leaders condemned the arrest. Celebrities such as Rashmika Mandanna and Varun Dhawan also expressed their support for Allu Arjun during this time.