Telugu superstar Allu Arjun and the makers of “Pushpa 2” have pledged Rs 2 crore in compensation to the family of a child critically injured in a stampede during the movie’s screening in Hyderabad. Tragically, the child’s mother, 36-year-old Revathi, lost her life in the incident, which occurred at Sandhya Theatre on December 4.
The compensation includes Rs 1 crore contributed by Allu Arjun, while Mythri Movies and director Sukumar each provided Rs 50 lakh.
Film producer and chairperson of the Telangana Film Development Corporation, Dil Raju, will hand over the compensation to the affected family.
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Allu Arjun’s father, Allu Aravind, made the announcement during a visit to KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad, where nine-year-old Sri Tej, the critically injured child, is undergoing treatment. Aravind shared encouraging news about Sri Tej’s recovery: “Previously, he was on ventilation. In the last few days, he has come out of ventilation, and he is breathing by himself. Doctors said it is a very good sign, he is going to recover fast.”
Hyderabad Stampede Controversy
The stampede has led to significant criticism of Allu Arjun. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy condemned the actor for attending the screening despite police denying permission. Furthermore, the Chief Minister alleged that the actor’s subsequent roadshow worsened the chaos.
Arjun, who is out on bail, was interrogated by Hyderabad Police for four hours regarding the incident. Sources revealed that he learned of the woman’s death the following day.
