Hyderabad court summons Allu Arjun for June 22 hearing in Pushpa 2 stampede case

Allu Arjun is reportedly set to miss the Nampally Court hearing concerning the Sandhya Theatre stampede during a 'Pushpa 2' premiere. His legal team will attend, seeking virtual participation. The incident in December 2024 tragically claimed a woman's life and injured her son. Arjun, Accused No. 11, had previously been in custody. Meanwhile, his recent heartwarming interaction with a leukaemia patient has garnered fan praise.

Actor Allu Arjun, who enjoys massive popularity across India following the success of the Pushpa franchise, has reportedly skipped his scheduled appearance before the Nampally Court in Hyderabad in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.According to a report by India Today, the actor will not appear in person before the court on Monday, June 22, 2026. Instead, his legal counsel is expected to represent him during the hearing. The actor has also sought permission to appear before the court virtually. The case is linked to the tragic stampede that took place during the premiere of Pushpa 2 in December 2024. Reports state that the court had issued summons to Allu Arjun and directed him to appear before it for the latest hearing.'Gritty, Raw Performance': Allu Arjun Reviews Ram Charan's Peddi; Here's What He Wrote About Janhvi Kapoor Amid Controversy The actor has reportedly been named as Accused No. 11 (A11) by the Chikkadpally police. The management of Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre has also been named in the case and listed as Accused Nos. 1 to 10 (A1–A10). In total, summons were reportedly issued to 20 accused, including the actor.What Happened During the Pushpa 2 Premiere?The incident dates back to December 4, 2024, when Allu Arjun visited Sandhya Theatre in Chikkadpally, Hyderabad, to attend a special screening of Pushpa 2. Reports suggest that the visit was not announced beforehand, leading to a huge crowd gathering at the venue.The actor's arrival triggered chaos outside the theatre, resulting in a stampede. A woman lost her life in the incident, while her nine-year-old son suffered severe brain injuries and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.Following the tragedy, legal proceedings were initiated. Allu Arjun was arrested in connection with the case and was later granted interim and anticipatory bail.Reports also stated that the Pushpa actor extended financial support to the victim's family. Additionally, his father, producer Allu Aravind, announced a donation of Rs 2 crore to assist them.As of now, neither Allu Arjun nor his team has issued an official statement regarding the latest court summons.Allu Arjun's Upcoming ProjectsMeanwhile, on the work front, Allu Arjun is currently shooting for director Atlee's upcoming film Raaka. The project reportedly features Deepika Padukone in a key role, while Rashmika Mandanna, Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor are also said to be part of the cast, although an official confirmation is awaited.The actor is also expected to collaborate with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj for a future project. Reports suggest that Shraddha Kapoor may play the female lead, but the makers are yet to make an official announcement.

Actor Allu Arjun is one of the accused in a case involving the death of a woman during the screening of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad.

Following the charge sheet, filed on December 24, the court issued summons to all 23 accused, including Allu Arjun, directing them to appear before it on June 22.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has been summoned by Nampally Court as Accused No. 11 in the 'Pushpa 2' Sandhya Theatre stampede case. The court ordered his personal appearance following a tragic incident in December 2024 where a woman died due to crowd management lapses. The investigation focuses on security failures during a benefit show.

Allu Arjun, who became a household name across the country after the Pushpa franchise, has received summons from the Nampally Court in Hyderabad in connection with the stampede and fan death case that occurred during the premiere of Pushpa 2 in 2024.According to reports, the court has issued summons to the Raaka actor and has asked him to appear in person for a hearing that will take place on Monday, June 22, 2026. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Allu Arjun (@alluarjunonline) Allu Arjun has reportedly been named as Accused No. 11 (A11) in the case by Chikkadpally police. Meanwhile, the management of Sandhya Theatre has also been listed as Accused Nos. 1 to 10 (A1–A10).Not just the actor, but the court has issued summonses to 19 other accused in connection with the stampede case.Allu Arjun's Japanese Fan Breaks Down After Actor Recognises & Greets Her During Pushpa 2 Tokyo EventAllu Arjun Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre Stampede ControversyAllu Arjun visited Sandhya Theatre in Chikkadpally, Hyderabad, on December 4, 2024, to attend the premiere of his film Pushpa 2. His visit to the theatre was reportedly unannounced.The actor's presence at the theatre created a stampede during which a female fan died, and her 9-year-old son suffered severe brain damage and was admitted to hospital in a critical condition. Allu Arjun faced arrest and was placed in judicial custody, but he later got interim and anticipatory bail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Allu Arjun (@alluarjunonline) According to reports, the Pushpa star provided the family with financial assistance, while his father, Allu Aravind, announced a Rs. 2 crore donation.Till now, the actor or his team has not shared any official statement about the summons.Allu Arjun Upcoming MoviesAllu Arjun is currently busy shooting Atlee's Raaka. The film also stars Deepika Padukone and, reportedly, Rashmika Mandanna, Mrunal Thakur, and Janhvi Kapoor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) Pushpa 2 Stampede Case: Allu Arjun, Theatre Management Among 23 Named In Chargesheet Filed By Hyderabad PoliceHe also has Lokesh Kanagaraj's next film lined up, which reportedly stars Shraddha Kapoor as the female lead. However, there has been no official announcement about it.