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.
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 Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre Stampede Controversy
Allu 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.
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 Movies
Allu Arjun is currently busy shooting Atlee's Raaka. The film also stars Deepika Padukone and, reportedly, Rashmika Mandanna, Mrunal Thakur, and Janhvi Kapoor.
He 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.
