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
22 December,2024 11:10 PM IST | Mumbai
After Icon star Allu Arjun's release on interim bail following his arrest, Telugu stars like Naga Chaitanya, Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, and director Sukumar rushed to his house to offer support. The entertainment industry has rallied behind the actor during this challenging time. Allu Arjun later thanked fans and the media in a statement, refraining from commenting on the incident but emphasising his commitment to helping the victim's family. He also mentioned that he was inside the theatre watching his movie when the tragic accident occurred.
14 December,2024 04:17 PM IST
Icon star Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday from his Hyderabad home and charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder following the death of a 39-year-old mother of two in the December 4 stampede at a theatre screening of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule.' The Telangana High Court granted him interim bail. Speaking to the media outside his residence, Allu Arjun expressed that he is a law-abiding citizen who will comply with judicial processes. He called the tragic incident unfortunate, noting that he had been attending Sandhya Theatre for the last 20 years to watch his and his uncle Megastar Chiranjeevi's films without witnessing anything like this. The 'Pushpa 2' star also stated that he would offer his full support to the victim’s family.
14 December,2024 11:44 AM IST
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.
13 December,2024 07:56 PM IST
We all know about Padmini Kolhapure and her family's rich musical legacy. The actress, who herself dabbles in music occasionally, is now bringing another legendary artist's life to the stage. Ammi Akhtari is a play on the life of ghazal legend Begum Akhtar. Directed by Saif Hyder Hasan, the play has Padmini playing Begum Akhtar, while her sister Tejaswini Kolhapure plays her shagird. Ghazal maestro Talat Aziz will be singing Akhtar's ghazals live on stage. The play will be staged on October 25 and 27 in Mumbai.
25 October,2024 10:06 AM IST
Set in pre-Independence India, Siddharth M Malhotra’s film Maharaj is inspired by the famous Maharaj libel case of 1862, focusing on the life of journalist and social reformer Karsandas Mulji, who challenged Jadunath Maharaj, a godman accused of sexually abusing his female devotees. The film marks the debut of Aamir Khan’s son Junaid, who plays Karsandas Mulji. The cast of Netflix's Maharaj discusses their characters and the preparation they did for their roles, bringing this powerful story to life. Junaid mentioned that this film is not an unconventional choice for him and that he takes tips from his father, Aamir Khan, for specific things. Jaideep Ahlawat talked about the physical transformation he underwent for his role and shared that his favourite artists are Irrfan and Tabu. The heroines of the movie, Sharvari and Shalini Pandey, also talked about their characters. Sharvari said she enjoyed eating Gujarati thali while shooting in Gujarat and discussed her process of learning the Gujarati language.
13 July,2024 06:34 PM IST
In a shocking incident, Russia witnessed a deadly terrorist attack at a jam-packed concert hall in Moscow on March 22. The heinous attack claimed the lives of at least 60 people leaving 145 injured, reported CNN. The terrorist outfit, ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack at the concert venue complex in Moscow. Meanwhile, PM Modi “strongly” condemned the Moscow shooting attack and affirmed India’s solidarity with the Russian govt. As per reports, a group of armed men stormed into the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow and opened fire. Several pictures have emerged showing the Crocus City Hall concert venue on fire, with thick, black smoke filling the air. It also showed scared locals huddling, screaming and ducking behind cushioned seats as gunshots rang out in the vast hall.
23 March,2024 01:13 PM IST
Reuters has reported that at least 40 people were killed and more than 100 were injured when as many as 5 gunmen dressed in camouflage clothing opened fire at people at a concert hall in Moscow on March 22. Armed attackers with automatic weapons targeted Moscow’s Crocus City Hall music venue. Flames leaped into the sky and plumes of black smoke rose above the venue after the deadly attack. It was not immediately clear who the gunmen were. The shooting began days after President Vladimir Putin was re-elected and as Russia is prosecuting a war with Ukraine. NSC coordinator for strategic communication of United States of America, John Kirby has expressed concern over the Moscow shooting incident.
23 March,2024 12:07 PM IST
Salman Khan has reacted to his fans bursting crackers inside the theatres. The superstar’s much-anticipated 'Tiger 3' was released in theatres a few days back. His fans burst crackers inside Mohan Cinema, Malegaon in Maharashtra. Soon after, people were seen running for safety as the crackers burst, prompting authorities to take action. Reacting to the same, Salman Khan said, “Don't do that. This is very dangerous, it is not cool at all. If these fans think that they earn my respect by doing this, then that is not the case. A fire can break out and people can lose their lives and I don't want any accident to take place...So, do enjoy but don't pour milk on my posters...If you have to do it, offer milk to poor children.”
26 November,2023 05:38 PM IST
‘Tiger 3’ has become Salman Khan’s 17th film to cross the 100-crore mark, the superstar celebrated the success with kids at a special screening in Mumbai. On Children’s Day, the actor took the moment to visit a theatre to spend the day with a bunch of kids. Dressed in a casual grey t-shirt and blue jeans, the ‘Tiger 3’ star can be seen shaking hands and hugging the little ones. He also posed for a selfie with the kids. Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s much-awaited ‘Tiger 3’ hit theatres on the occasion of Diwali on November 12.
15 November,2023 01:31 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
