Vijay Deverakonda met Allu Arjun in Hyderabad on Saturday (December 14, 2024) after his release from jail. , Photo courtesy: PTI
Close family, friends and Tollywood colleagues met actor Allu Arjun at his residence after he was released from Chanchalguda Central Jail on bail granted by the Telangana High Court following his arrest a day earlier in connection with the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. The actor was arrested after a woman died during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: Rules On 4th December.
Allu Arjun was granted bail after submitting a personal bond of Rs 50,000. The release was supported by many of his industry colleagues and his family members, who gathered at his residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad to stand with him. His father-in-law Kancharala Chandrasekhar Reddy arrived to extend support, followed by his father Allu Aravind who also arrived to meet the actor.
Other prominent personalities from the film industry including actor Vijay Deverakonda, producer Dil Raju and director Koratala Siva were seen arriving at the actor’s house. The star’s legal team had previously protested his arrest, resulting in his release after spending a night in jail.
Allu Arjun’s arrest occurred during a chaotic scene at Sandhya theater on December 4, when the actor had arrived to attend the premiere of his latest film. Pushpa 2: RulesA large crowd had gathered to catch a glimpse of the star and the situation quickly escalated when Allu Arjun waved to fans from the sunroof of his vehicle.
Police allege that this action led to chaos, resulting in the death of a woman named Revathi, while her son was injured. According to officials, the actor’s security team was responsible for pushing through the crowd to clear the way for the actor’s vehicle. Police claim that despite being informed about the threat of a large crowd, Allu Arjun’s team did not take prompt action to defuse the situation.
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There has been widespread reaction to the arrest, with various political figures and celebrities expressing support for Allu Arjun. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnav, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KTR and several other political figures condemned the arrest, while actors like Rashmika Mandanna and Varun Dhawan offered their solidarity with the actor.
published – December 14, 2024 12:28 PM IST
