“Raqqa” star Allu Arjun Virtual appearance at Nampally Criminal Court on Monday, July 6, 2026, in connection with the Sandia Theater stampede tragedy. The legal action stems from chaotic crowds during the premiere of his blockbuster film Pushpa: The Rule in Hyderabad, which resulted in the death of Revathi, a 35-year-old woman, and serious injuries to her young son. The Chikkadpally police filed a comprehensive chargesheet against 23 people and formally named the National Award-winning actor as accused number 11; the theater’s management includes accused 1 to 10.
Aru Arjun Appear via video conference
According to IANS, Allu Arjun attended the hearing through video conferencing. The legal team also said that the other two defendants were absent and would file for default. After hearing the case, the court adjourned the case to July 29.
What happened to the stampede?
In an unexpected turn of events, a stampede broke out at the Sandia Theater where a large crowd gathered to watch the actor, resulting in the death of 35-year-old Revati and her eight-year-old son being seriously injured. Previously, on June 22, due to some defendants not appearing in court, the Nampally Criminal Court postponed the hearing to July 6. Allu Arjun did not actually appear in court during that hearing, with his lawyer filing a petition in absentia on his behalf.
Police charge sheet
Chikkadpalli police named Allu Arjun as accused No. 11 in the case. The management of Sandhya Theater has been named as accused Nos. 1 to 10. The Nampali court issued summons to 19 defendants. Police also charged 23 people in connection with the incident. After the tragedy, financial support was announced for the families of the victims. film producer Allu Aravind He said he would donate Rs 2 crore to help Revathi’s family. The legal case is continuing, with the next hearing scheduled for July 29.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on legal hearings reported by third-party sources. The details provided represent only the allegations of the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing and a final verdict has not yet been reached. The publication did not claim the allegations were true.
