Hyderabad: After the stampede that took place at Sandhya Theater on the night of 4th December during the screening of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, the producers have now issued an official statement expressing grief over this tragic incident.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred during last night’s screening. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the young child undergoing treatment. We are committed to standing with them at this difficult time and providing all possible support. With deep sorrow,” wrote Mythri Movie Makers on X.
We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred during last night’s screening. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the young child undergoing treatment.
We are committed to stand by them and extend all possible support during these difficult times._ – Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) 5 December 2024
On December 4, fans of actor Allu Arjun gathered at Sandhya Theater in Hyderabad ahead of the premiere show of his film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. The police had to resort to mild lathi charge to control the crowd.
Woman dies, child injured in stampede during screening of ‘Pushpa-2’ at Sandhya Theater in Hyderabad yesterday, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Zone, Hyderabad said, “Case registered under section 105,118(1) r/w Has been done.” An investigation under 3(5) BNS Act is being conducted at Chikkadpally Police Station based on the complaint by the family members of the deceased person and strict action will be taken as per law against all persons responsible for the chaotic situation inside the theater due to a The person dies and others get injured.”
Earlier, in a heartfelt gesture, Allu Arjun thanked the Andhra Pradesh government for approving the hike in ticket price for ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, acknowledging its commitment towards the growth of the Telugu film industry.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Expressed gratitude towards Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for their unwavering support.
Before the release of the film, Rashmika Mandanna also shared a very emotional post on Instagram. Reflecting on her journey with the Pushpa franchise, she said, “Pushpa 2 is releasing tomorrow and right now I am overwhelmed with emotions.”
She recalled the time when she first joined the film and how the team became like a family. His heartfelt message reflects the emotional bond he shares with the film, its director Sukumar and co-star Allu Arjun.
The film, which chronicles the rise of Pushpa Raj amidst the world of crime, is expected to dominate the box office due to its power-packed performances, entertaining action sequences and its huge fan base.
With the hype surrounding the film reaching new heights, Pushpa 2: The Rule is already being tipped to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.
