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Stampede Case: Allu Arjun Visits Hyderabad Court For Bail Formalities

By LokMarg 4th January 2025

Actor Allu Arjun visited Metropolitan Criminal Court at Nampally in Hyderabad to submit sureties after being granted regular bail by the Court on Friday in connection to the ongoing investigation into the Sandhya Theatre incident, which resulted in the death of a woman during the premiere of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ on December 4, 2024.

The ‘Pushpa’ actor was surrounded by police personnel and media. The actor was escorted by the cops inside the court.

The actor’s bail petition was heard at the Metropolitan Criminal Court at Nampally in Hyderabad on Friday.

Earlier on Friday, Allu Arjun was granted conditional bail by a Hyderabad court in connection with the case.

Following the bail, Ashok Reddy, the actor’s lawyer told reporters, “The conditions have been imposed that he (Allu Arjun) has to attend the police station. Bail has been granted…The court was convinced that this was not a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Therefore, the court granted bail.”

He added that the court has directed him to execute Rs 50,000 with two sureties which is the legal procedure he (the actor) has to complete.

Reddy further said that a quash petition is still pending before the Telangana High Court, with the next hearing scheduled for January 21, 2025. “We will take steps to pursue that quash petition in the High Court,” he added.

The incident occurred when Allu Arjun attended the ‘Pushpa 2’ premiere at Sandhya Theatre and waved to the crowd from the sunroof of his car. The mass gathering quickly turned chaotic. A woman named Revathi was killed and her child Sri Tej sustained serious injuries.

Following the incident, Allu Arjun was arrested but was later granted bail.

Earlier, the child injured in the incident, identified as Sri Tej, showed signs of recovery after a long period on a ventilator. The child had reportedly responded for the first time on December 24, 2024.

Bhaskar, the father of the injured child, shared, “The child responded after 20 days. He is responding today. Allu Arjun and the Telangana government are supporting us.”

Allu Arjun’s father and renowned film producer Allu Aravind also announced a financial aid of Rs 2 crore for the family of the victim. (ANI)

Allu Arjun Walks Out After Spending Night In Jail

By LokMarg 14th December 2024

After spending a night in jail, actor Allu Arjun walked out of Hyderabad central jail today morning after getting interim bail in the Sandhya theatre incident.

Actor Allu Arjun was sent to 14 days judicial custody by a lower court in Telangana. The ruling was challenged in the Telangana High Court, which granted him bail upon the furnishing of Rs 50,000 bond.

However, the actor had to spend the night in jail and was released today morning.

Prior to his release, heavy security was deployed outside the Chanchalguda Central Jail in Hyderabad.

Allu Arjun’s father-in-law, father-in-law Kancharla Chandrasekhar Reddy also came to the jail to receive him.

Allu Arjun’s lawyer, Ashok Reddy expressed displeasure over the actor not being allowed to come out in the night despite him getting bail.

Speaking to reporters, Ashok Reddy said, “They received an order copy from High Court but despite that, they didn’t release the accused (Allu Arjun)…they will have to answer…this is illegal detention, we will take legal action…as of now he has been released.”

The Sandhya Theatre incident took place on December 4, when Allu Arjun visited the theatre in Hyderabad for a screening of his new movie Pushpa 2.

Large crowds had gathered to catch a glimpse of the star. Police alleged that the actor’s certain actions led to the death of Revathi and her son sustaining injuries. The incident occurred after fans rushed to see the film star coming to the theatre, with the police alleging that the actor’s action led to the tragic incident.

“He came to the theatre, came out from the sunroof of his vehicle and started waving to the public gathered there. This gesture attracted a lot of the public towards the theatre’s main gate. At the same time, his private security started pushing people to make way for his vehicle,” the police said.

“His team was intimated to take him back citing a large public gathering but they didn’t act on it and Allu Arjun was there inside the theatre for more than two hours. Therefore, it is clear that adequate police bandobast was in place, it was his actions which led to this unfortunate incident,” the police added.

Earlier, several political leaders, including Union Minister Ashwini Viashnaw, Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KTR and others condemned the arrest of the actor. Multiple film personalities like Rahsmika Mandanna and Varun Dhawan also expressed their support for Allu Arjun.

The actor had also expressed his shock at the incident on December 7, at the film’s success meet and announced financial aid to the deceased woman’s family.

“The incident that took place in the Sandhya theatre is very unfortunate…I’m shocked. It took me hours to process it and respond to the incident. I couldn’t process it psychologically. It took me around 10 hours. We all blanked out when we heard the news,” the ‘Pushpa’ actor had earlier said. (ANI)

Allu Arjun Arrested Following Tragic Stampede At Hyderabad Sandhya Theatre

By LokMarg 13th December 2024

Telugu cinema star Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday in connection with the tragic stampede that occurred at Sandhya Theatre on December 4 during the premiere of his film, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. He will has now been taken to the hospital for the medical test.

Allu Arjun spoke to his counsel to request the High Coourt for urgent hearing. Earlier, Allu Arjun had approached the HC seeking to quash FIR registered against him.

The incident, which led to the death of one woman and injuries to her son, prompted a police investigation, culminating in the arrest of three individuals, and now the actor himself.

Confirming the arrest, L. Ramesh Kumar, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Chikkadpally, stated, “Yes, he (Actor Allu Arjun) has been arrested.”

The actor was brought to the Chikkadpally police station for questioning in connection with the incident. His father, Allu Aravind, brother Allu Sirish, and father-in-law Kancharla Chandrasekhar Reddy were also present at the station during the proceedings.

The arrest has stirred controversy, with several public figures expressing their opinions on the matter.

K. T. Rama Rao, working president of the Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi and former state minister, condemned the arrest on his official social media account.

He wrote, “Arrest of National Award-winning star Allu Arjun is the pinnacle of insecurity of the rulers! I totally sympathize with the victims of the stampede but who failed really? Treating @alluarjun Garu as a common criminal is uncalled for especially for something he isn’t directly responsible. There is always space for respect & dignified conduct. I strongly condemn the high-handed behavior of Govt.”

Arrest of National Award winning star Allu Arjun is the pinnacle of insecurity of the rulers!

I totally sympathize with the victims of the stampede but who failed really?

Treating @alluarjun Garu as a common criminal is uncalled for especially for something he isn’t directly… pic.twitter.com/S1da96atYa
— KTR (@KTRBRS) December 13, 2024

The stampede occurred when fans rushed into Sandhya Theatre following Allu Arjun’s arrival ahead of the film’s premiere.

The deceased woman, identified as Revathi, aged 35, was fatally injured during the chaos. Her son, Shreethej, was also hospitalized with injuries. Police attempted to control the crowd with a mild lathi charge, but the incident resulted in public shock and grief.

In the aftermath, Allu Arjun expressed his devastation over the incident.

At the film’s success meet on December 7, he shared his emotional response, saying, “The incident that took place in the Sandhya theatre is very unfortunate…I’m shocked. It took me hours to process it and respond to the incident. I couldn’t process it psychologically. It took me around 10 hours. We all blanked out when we heard the news.”

Allu Arjun, Chiranjeevi Attend Varun Tej-Lavanya’s Pre-Wedding Party

By LokMarg 16th October 2023

Actors Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi are all set to marry on November 1 in Tuscany, Italy. Before that, the pre-wedding festivities had already started for the couple.

Varun and Lavanya took to Instagram and shared a bunch of pictures from a party held at Allu Sirish’s home.

The couple’s close ones from family and friends came together and celebrated the occasion.

On Monday, sharing the pictures, Varun wrote, “Thanks for the lovely evening bunny and sneha akka.

Had a great time!”

In the pictures, many familiar faces can be spotted including Chiranjeevi, Allu Arjun, Nithiin, Sneha Reddy, Allu Sirish, Panja Vasihnav Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Nithiin’s wife Shalini, Ritu Varma, Ram Charan’s wife Upasana and Niharika Konidela among others. However, Ram Charan could not attend the party.

Allu Arjun can be seen wearing a white shirt with black trousers and shoes. Chiranjeevi chose a casual look with a beige kurta.

Varun wore a printed shirt, black trousers and shoes while Lavanya looked gorgeous in a golden gown and matching earrings.

The couple can be seen cutting a cake with family members and friends.

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu reacted to the post and showered heart emojis in the comment section.

Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi got engaged in the presence of a close-knit family event in Hyderabad.

Varun and Lavanya met for the first time during the shooting of the Telugu film, ‘Mister’ in 2017. They both became friends and gradually came close to each other.

Meanwhile, on the work front, both are well-known faces of the Telugu film industry.

Varun is a son of actor and producer Nagendra Babu. He made his acting debut in 2014 with the movie ‘Mukunda’. Later, he rose to fame with ‘Fidaa’, and also acted in ‘Kanche’, ‘Loafer’, ‘F3: Fun and Frustration’, and many more.

Lavanya is also known for his work in Telugu as well as Tamil cinema. She worked in movies like ‘Doosukeltha’, Tamil films ‘Bramman’, and ‘Happy Birthday’. (ANI)

Niharika Announces Separation From Husband Chaitanya

By LokMarg 5th July 2023

Chiranjeevi’s niece and actor Niharika Konidela on Wednesday announced the news of her separation from her husband Chaitanya Jonnalagadda.

Taking to Instagram, Niharika shared a post that read, “Chaitanya and I have decided to mutually part ways and ask for kindness and sensitivity as we move on. Thank you to my family and friends who have been pillars of support. I request some privacy for us to navigate this new normal in private. Thank you for understanding.”

Niharika Konidela who is the daughter of actor-producer Nagendra Babu and the sister of Varun Tej tied the knot with Chaitanyan in presence of family members including Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Pawan Kalyan, among others in December 2020 in Udaipur.

Niharika began her career as a TV presenter before venturing into acting with Oka Manasu (2016), starring Naga Shourya. Niharika’s other films include Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren, Happy Wedding, Suryakantham, and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.

Chaitanya, on the other hand, is an IT professional and the son of a Guntur Inspector General of Police J Prabhakar Rao.

Reportedly, the rumours of their split first appeared a few months ago, when Niharika attended her brother Varun Tej’s engagement, Chaitanya was not present, which fuelled divorce speculations earlier this year. (ANI)

Allu Arjun Set To Reunite With Trivikram For Fourth Film

By LokMarg 3rd July 2023

Superstar Allu Arjun is all set to reunite with director Trivikram Srinivas for the fourth time.

Having already set the box office on fire with their previous collaborations like ‘Julayi,’ ‘S/O Satyamurthy,’ and the much acclaimed ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo,’ this power-packed duo has proven time and again their ability to captivate audiences with their unique blend of entertainment, action, and heartfelt storytelling.
On Monday, the makers of the film shared the news with a special announcement video.

Taking to Twitter, production house Geeta Arts shared the video and captioned it, “The Dynamic duo is Back! Icon StAAr @alluarjun & Blockbuster director #Trivikram reunite for their 4th Film! – https://youtu.be/bYpKPiNfmmw More Details Soon!”

It was revealed that the production banners Harika & Hassine Creations and Geetha Arts, have pulled out all the stops to bring this revolutionary vision of Allu Arjun and Trivikram Srinivas to life and produce what is touted to be one of the biggest budgets deployed for an Indian film.

The film will be released in multiple languages across India.

Further updates about the film’s title, cast, and release date are still awaited.

Meanwhile, Allu will be next seen in the film ‘Pushpa: The Rule’ alongside Fahaad Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna.

On his birthday this year, the makers unveiled his look from the film. In the poster, Arjun is seen in an intense and completely new avatar. He is seen wearing gold jewellery and a garland of lemons. Apart from that, the actor is seen holding a gun in one of his hands. (ANI)

Rashmika Begins Shooting For Pushpa 2

By LokMarg 28th June 2023

Actor Rashmika Mandanna has now kickstarted the shooting of her upcoming Pan-India film ‘Pushpa: The Rule’.

On Tuesday, the actor took to her Instagram account and shared a sneak-peak from the sets of the film.

She will reprise the role of Srivalli in the sequel to the blockbuster film.

The first movie in the franchise was ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, an action entertainer directed by Sukumar, which was released in theatres on December 17, 2021. The film, which stars Allu Arjun in the lead role, was widely praised. Fahadh Faasil was part of the film.

‘Pushpa: The Rise’ created a buzz at the box office as from dialogues to songs everything about the film was setting trends. It was already made clear that the ‘Pushpa’ will get a sequel. Allu Arjun, the superstar who delivered a power-packed performance is returning with the second instalment of the movie sooner than we expected.

‘Pushpa 2 The Rule’ is all set to redefine the connotation of the Global Indian film.

Earlier on the occasion of Allu Arjun’s birthday, the makers of ‘Pushpa 2’ unveiled an intriguing first look poster of the actor.

In the poster, Arjun was seen in an intense and completely new avatar, wearing gold jewellery and a garland of lemons. Apart from that, the actor could be seen holding a gun in his hand.

The official release date of ‘Pushpa: The Rule’ is still awaited.

Meanwhile, Rashmika recently wrapped up the shooting of her next film ‘Animal’.

Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga ‘Animal’ also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles and is set to hit the theatres on August 11.

Apart from that, Rashmika will also be seen in ‘Rainbow’ and ‘VNR Trio’. (ANI)

Allu Arjun Grooves To “Oo Anta Vaa”

By LokMarg 5th March 2023

Telegu superstar Allu Arjun, who took the nation by storm, with his stupendous success of ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ made the international DJ Martin Garrix dance to the tune of “Oo anta vaa” recently at his show in Hyderabad.

The superstar left the audience groove as he himself danced to the tune of foot-tapping “Oo anta vaa”. A fan of Allu shared the video on Twitter. In the film ‘Pushpa’, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Allu set the screen on fire with this song.

Taking to Instagram, Allu shared two images with Martin. In one frame, both of them posed for the camera. In another, the duo vibed together against the backdrop of a packed auditorium. Allu captioned the frames, “What a Funn Night . Oo anta vaa with @martingarrix . Hyderabad Thaggedele” with a hand emoji.

DJ Garrix also reciprocated Allu’s post saying, “Thank you for joining bro” with heart and love emojis. Allu shared some inside pictures even on his Instagram story. The first video gives a glimpse of the power-packed show of Garrix. Sharing the frame with Garrix, Allu captioned it, “It was a blastttt’, and in another, he wrote, “Oo anta vaa…”

‘Pushpa: The Rise’, is a Telugu film directed by Sukumar, which was released in December 2021. Allu and Rashmika Mandanna headlined the project. The film recorded a business of more than Rs 300 crore worldwide. Originally filmed in Telugu, the film had a pan-India release in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. The film’s sequel is currently in pipeline.

‘Pushpa 2’ began filming with a muhurat shot in November last year. No release date has been announced so far but the Sukumar directorial is set to bring back the principal cast. The makers have promised fans that it will be ‘bigger and better’. (ANI)

Allu Arjun Shares A Glimpse Of Family Celebrations

By LokMarg 15th October 2022

South actor Allu Arjun, on Friday, shared a glimpse of celebrations with his family on social media.

Taking to his Instagram story, the ‘Pushpa’ actor treated fans to a family moment picture.
The first picture features Allu and his family’s achievements.

For his outstanding performance in Sukumar’s film, Allu Arjun received the SIIMA Award and the Filmfare Award South for Best Actor. Allu Arjun was also named CNN’s Indian of the Year for his contributions to Indian film. This year, the actor’s father, film producer Allu Aravind, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Filmfare Awards South.

On the occasion of his grandfather, late Telugu actor Allu Ramalingaiah’s, 99th birth anniversary, the Allu family inaugurated their dream endeavour, the Allu Studio. On the same day, the family published a book based on Allu Ramalingaiah.

In the next photo, the Allu family celebration features his wife Allu Sneha, his parents, children, and others sitting in the garden.

Sharing the picture, he wrote “Family Celebrations.”

Currently, Allu Arjun is enjoying the success of ‘Pushpa’ and has already commenced the shooting of ‘Pushpa 2’. ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, directed by Sukumar fared well at the box office and collected over Rs 300 crores worldwide.

Allu Arjun is known for his amazing masala entertainer films like ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’, which is currently being remade in Bollywood as ‘Shehzada’, ‘Sarrainodu’, ‘Arya’, ‘Arya 2’ and many more. The actor enjoys a massive fan following.

Recently the actor represented India globally as the grand Marshall in the India day parade in New York. (ANI)

Allu Arjun Celebrates Wife’s Birthday At Golden Temple

By LokMarg 29th September 2022

South actor Allu Arjun, on Thursday, visited the Golden Temple, Amritsar, on the occasion of his wife Sneha Reddy’s birthday.

Taking to Instagram, the ‘Pushpa’ actor shared a string of videos on his story in which he could be seen taking blessings at the Golden Temple.
The actor shared a picture of the Temple and captioned it as, “MAGICAL”.

The superstar along with his wife and kids had donned traditional attires, which made them look like a beautiful family.

Currently, the PAN star Allu Arjun is enjoying the success of ‘Pushpa’ and has already commenced the shooting of ‘Pushpa 2’. Allu Arjun starrer ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, directed by Sukumar fared well, at the box office and collected over Rs 300 crores at the box office worldwide.

Recently the actor was seen representing India globally as the grand Marshall in the India day parade in New York.

Meanwhile, on the work front, he will be next seen in Pushpa 2 along with Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil.

The official release date of the film is still awaited. (ANI)