Hyderabad: A tragic incident occurred during the premiere show of Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, when a stampede broke out, resulting in the death of a woman and leaving her son in critical condition.
The incident took place at the Sandhya Theater on RTC Crossroads in Hyderabad. The deceased, 39-year-old Revathi from Dilsukhnagar, had attended the event with her husband Bhaskar and their two children.
The mishap happened around 10:30 PM during the screening of the movie, where Allu Arjun made an appearance to greet fans. The overcrowding in the theater escalated into a stampede.
Police resorted to a lathi charge to control the chaotic crowd. While two people sustained injuries, Revathi tragically lost her life. Her young son is critically injured and is currently receiving medical treatment. READ THIS –Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Tie the Knot – An Emotional Moment for Father Nagarjuna
The incident has raised concerns over crowd management and safety measures at such events, with many questioning the adequacy of arrangements to handle such large gatherings.