Allu Arjun Breaks Silence on Pushpa 2 Stampede Case: “It Was Completely Beyond My Control”

Ziya Khan December 14, 2024Last Updated: December 14, 2024

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun broke his silence on Saturday morning following his release from jail, where he was held in connection with a tragic stampede incident at a Hyderabad theatre screening of Pushpa 2. The unfortunate event, which occurred earlier this month, resulted in the death of a woman and left her son critically injured. Arjun was arrested on Friday after attending the success meet of Pushpa 2 in Delhi.

Actor Expresses Condolences and Vows Support

Accompanied by his father Allu Aravind and father-in-law Kancharla Chandrasekhar Reddy, Allu Arjun exited the jail through a back gate and addressed the media. In his first statement since the arrest, he expressed his gratitude and shared his thoughts: “I would like to first thank everybody for their immense love and support. I thank my fans. I am well; there is nothing to worry about. I am a law-abiding citizen, I respect the law, I will cooperate with them and do the needful. I would like to give my condolences to the family. It is very unfortunate—we went to watch a movie, and due to an unfortunate incident, we lost a person. It was totally out of my personal control.”

He continued, “I have been going to watch my films for the last 20 years; I have been there 30 times. I will be there to support the family in whatever possible way. I know we can never cover the loss, but I will be doing what I can. I thank everyone for the support.”

Legal Battle and Controversy

Allu Arjun’s lawyer, Ashok Reddy, described the arrest as “illegal detention,” claiming that jail authorities delayed his release despite receiving the Telangana High Court’s interim bail order on Friday. Reddy stated, “They received an order copy from the High Court, but despite that, they didn’t release him. This is an illegal detention. We will take legal action. As of now, he has been released. ”Arjun had initially been remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a lower court, but the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail, affirming his right to liberty. The court emphasized, “He couldn’t be detained just because he’s an actor… he cannot be held like this.”