Nampally Court Adjourns Hearing To July In Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre Stampede Case Allu Arjun Appears Virtually

Allu Arjun was asked to appear in person, but he did so virtually after seeking permission. An advocate for the theatre management revealed to the press that out of the 23 accused in the case, one or two failed to appear in court.

The court issued summons to Arjun in the stampede case to appear in person on June 22. However, the actor sought permission to attend the hearing virtually, citing that he is shooting for a film in Mumbai. His legal team confirmed the same and told ANI, “He will appear virtually before the Nampally Court after the court issued a summons requiring him to appear in person today. Allu Arjun had sought permission, citing his ongoing movie shoot in Mumbai.”

The court had issued summons to all 23 accused in the case, with Arjun listed by the police as accused no. 11 (A11). However, an advocate representing Sandhya Theatre told the press that one or two people failed to appear for the hearing.

Advocate Bhanu Chander spoke to the press and said, “I am here to represent in crime number 376 of 2024 in PRC (Preliminary Related Case) 260 of 2026 from A1 to A10 (the theatre management and partners). Today is the appearance before the Magistrate at Nampally to file a committal bond.”

He revealed why the court adjourned the hearing, adding, “But out of the 23 members (total accused listed in the police chargesheet), 21 or 22 have appeared; one or two are absent. That’s the reason it is posted for July 6 for the next steps for the registration of the SC sessions case. For the next hearing, all 23 members together should appear before the court.” The court adjourned the hearing to July 6.

On December 4, 2024, Arjun, his family, and the Pushpa 2 team attended a special screening of the film at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. A 35-year-old woman named Revathi lost her life while her 8-year-old son Sritej was hospitalised with serious injuries after the crowd surged forward to meet the star, causing a stampede.

Arjun and his father, producer Allu Aravind, extended financial assistance to the family and covered their medical bills. Some members from the Pushpa team also extended financial support. Aravind recently visited the family to check on Sritej’s health. Arjun was arrested in the case and released on interim bail in 2024.

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