The controversy surrounding the Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad has escalated after a tragic stampede resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to several others. The incident unfolded as fans gathered in large numbers to see lead actor Allu Arjun, who visited the venue without prior public notification. Inadequate security arrangements and the unexpected crowd surge led to chaos. The Chikkadpally police have filed cases against the theater management and the actor’s security team for negligence. This unfortunate event has drawn widespread attention and criticism, with calls for accountability and better crowd management in such high-profile events​

Icon star Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with a stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of his latest hit Pushpa 2 on December 4, which resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman and left her son critically injured. A case was filed against the actor, his security, and theatre management, accusing them of poor crowd control. On December 13, the police took Allu Arjun into custody, citing a lack of prior notification of his visit and inadequate security measures. Allu Arjun has announced Rs 25 lakh assistance for the deceased`s family, expressing his heartbreak over the tragedy.