Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere at Hyderabad turns tragic as stampede claims one life and injures 12-year-old child: Reports : Bollywood News

Hyderabad witnessed a heartbreaking incident on Wednesday night during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule, Allu Arjun's highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise. A stampede outside the Sandhya Theatre, RTC Crossroads, claimed the life of a 39-year-old woman and left a 12-year-old boy critically injured, as reported by The Times of India.

Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere at Hyderabad turns tragic as stampede claims one life and injures 12-year-old child: Reports

Chaos Erupts as Fans Surge to See Allu Arjun

The tragedy unfolded around 10:30 pm as fans gathered in massive numbers to catch a glimpse of Allu Arjun, who made an appearance at the screening. The overwhelming crowd led to suffocation and panic, creating a stampede that injured several people. Revathi, a resident of Dilsukhnagar, had attended the event with her husband Bhaskar and their two children.

According to police reports, Revathi collapsed during the chaos and was administered CPR by bystanders and police before being rushed to the hospital. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries. Her son, who was also caught in the commotion, was transferred to a super-specialty hospital and remains in critical condition.

Police Intervene to Control the Crowd

Officials reportedly used mild force, including a lathi charge, to manage the situation. The main gate of the theatre collapsed amid the stampede, worsening the situation. Security was intensified immediately, and additional personnel were deployed to restore order.

According to police statements, the surge in the crowd was triggered by fans eager to see Allu Arjun, who briefly addressed the audience while leaving the venue through his car’s sunroof. The actor urged people to clear the way, but the situation had already spiraled out of control.

A Dark Turn for a Much-Awaited Film

Pushpa 2: The Rule is the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise, which catapulted Allu Arjun to pan-India stardom. Directed by Sukumar and featuring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, the film is one of the most awaited releases of 2024. Scheduled to debut across more than 10,000 screens globally, the movie has already generated significant buzz.

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