Allu Arjun is currently grabbing headlines not just for the thundering success of his latest release, Pushpa 2: The Rule, but also for the investigations surrounding the death of a 35-year-old woman named Revathi, who died in a stampede-like situation during the premiere of Pushpa 2. The incident took place at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad on December 4, allegedly after Arjun Arjun's arrival at the venue. The actor was questioned by the Chikkadpally Police regarding the same for four hours on Tuesday, December 24. In the latest update, a CCTV footage shows that a stampede took place before the Telugu actor's arrival. Sandhya Theatre Stampede Case: Allu Arjun Leaves for Chikkadapally Police Station in Hyderabad (Watch Video & Pic).

Allu Arjun Not Present at the Venue During Stampede?

Following the tragic incident, Allu Arjun was arrested by Hyderabad Police and later released on bail. Days later, many political leaders criticised the Telugu actor for his casual behaviour during the incident, claiming he waved and smiled at fans despite knowing about the woman's demise. Not only that, certain groups also attacked his house in Hyderabad, raising a threat to his family. In the latest update, a CCTV footage has surfaced online which claims that the victim, Revathi, was carried out of the theatre at 9:16 PM.

CCTV Footage Shows Revathi Being Carried Out at 9:16 PM

Reacting to the clip, fans are claiming that Allu Arjun is being targeted for no reason as he arrived at the venue at 9:40 PM. The Hyderabad Police is yet to issue a clarification regarding this. A fan wrote, "Very much before AA CAME, but still ppl target Allu Arjun. Because of personal agendas," while another commented, "It appears Revathi was already unconscious well before #AlluArjun entered the theatre. Hyderabad Police have confirmed that AA entered around 9:40 PM." ‘Pushpa 2’ Stampede Incident Update: Allu Arjun’s Bouncer Antony Arrested by Hyderabad Police.

Netizens React to the CCTV Footage

A User Wrote -

Personal Agendas?

Agreed

During the stampede, Revathi's nine-year-old son Sritej was also severely injured. He was admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad, and his situation was critical for days. According to the latest update, Sritej's condition has slightly improved, but he is unable to recognise his family members.

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