‘Raaka’ star: Allu Arjun made a virtual appearance before the Nampally Criminal Court on Monday, July 6, 2026, in connection with the horrific Sandhya Theater stampede case. The legal proceedings stemmed from a chaotic crowd at a premiere screening of his blockbuster film Pushpa. The Hyderabad Rule, which tragically resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman, Revathi, and serious injuries to her son. The Chikkadpally Police filed a comprehensive charge sheet against 23 individuals and officially named the National Award-winning actor as Accused No. 11; The management of the theater includes Accused 1 to 10.
Hello: Arjun: seen through video conference
According to an IANS report, Allu Arjun attended the hearing through video conference. The legal team also stated that two other accused are absent and will file absence petitions. After hearing the case, the court adjourned the case to July 29.
What was the stampede incident?
For those who don’t know, a stampede took place at Sandhya Theater where a large crowd had gathered to see the actor, resulting in the death of 35-year-old Revathi and serious injuries to her eight-year-old son. Earlier, on June 22, the Nampally Criminal Court postponed the hearing to July 6 after some of the accused failed to appear before the Magistrate. During the hearing, Allu Arjun did not appear, and his lawyer submitted an absence petition on his behalf.
Charged by the police
Chikkadpally Police named Allu Arjun as Accused No. 11 of the case. The management of Sandhya Theater is listed as Accused No. 1 to 10. The Nampally Court summoned 19 accused persons. The police also charged 23 people in connection with the incident. After the tragedy, financial support was announced for the victim’s family. Film producer: Allu Aravind said that Rs 2 crore will be given to help Revathi’s family. The legal case continues now, with the next hearing scheduled for July 29.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and the final verdict has not yet been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.