Tragic stampede at Pushpa-2 screening in Hyderabad: Woman killed, son fights for life as Allu Arjun fans lose control!

Hyderabad (The Uttam Hindu): A stampede broke out during the screening of Pushpa-2 in Hyderabad, resulting in the death of a woman and the critical injury of her son. The deceased woman, identified as Revathi, was attending the premiere show at the Sandhya 70mm Theater near RTC Cross Roads in the busy Musheerabad area on Wednesday night.

Fans flock to meet Allu Arjun, lathi charge follows

According to the police, Revathi had come with her family from Dilsukhnagar for the Pushpa-2: The Rule premiere. Allu Arjun was also present at the theater for the screening. Fans gathered outside the theater at RTC X Road, hoping to meet the actor. A sudden stampede broke out, causing people to fall over each other in the chaos. Several individuals were injured in the incident. To control the situation, the police resorted to a mild lathi charge.

Doctor declares Revathi dead

After the crowd dispersed, the police took the injured to the hospital, where Revathi was declared dead. Three other individuals are currently undergoing treatment. Multiple videos of the incident have surfaced, showing Allu Arjun's fans in a state of unconsciousness.

Allu Arjun’s delayed arrival worsens chaos

Reports suggest that Allu Arjun arrived late to the screening, which led to an increase in the crowd. As fans became uncontrollable toward the end of the event, there weren’t enough security personnel or police officers present to manage the overwhelming situation.