Despite a month over its release, Pushpa 2 continues to create havoc at the box office, though it has slowed down a little. On its 32nd day, the movie earned 7 crore net, taking its total collection to a massive 1206 net in the country, according to Sacnilk.
While on the movie, its lead star, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun appeared at the Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad on Sunday, complying with the bail conditions set by the court in the tragic Sandhya Theatre stampede case.
In a video shared by ANI, the actor, accompanied by police vehicles, is seen getting into the Chikkadpally police station.
For the unversed, the incident, which occurred during the premiere of his film ‘Pushpa 2’, claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and left her 8-year-old son injured.
Allu Arjun, listed as Accused No. 11 in the case, had been granted regular bail by a city court on January 3. As per the court’s directives, he is required to appear before the investigating officer every Sunday between 10 am and 1 pm for two months or until the charge sheet is filed, whichever comes earlier.
According to ANI, the actor fulfilled his bail conditions by submitting sureties at the Metropolitan Criminal Court in Nampally. Additional restrictions imposed by the court include barring Allu Arjun from leaving the country without prior approval and mandating prior notification before changing his residential address. These conditions will remain in effect until the case is concluded.
The tragic incident unfolded on December 4 at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad when a stampede-like situation broke out as fans thronged the venue to catch a glimpse of the actor. The chaos resulted in the death of the woman and injuries to her son, leading to widespread outrage.
Following the incident, a case was registered against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management at the Chikkadpally police station. The charges were filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) based on a complaint lodged by the deceased woman’s family.
Allu Arjun was initially arrested on December 13 and subsequently granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court on December 14. The interim bail is set to expire on January 10, adding urgency to the ongoing investigation.
