Allu Arjun bail: Allu walks out of jail after an overnight stay, Interim bail granted in Pushpa 2 stampede case

Allu Arjun bail: Telugu film star Allu Arjun was released from Chanchalguda Central Jail in Hyderabad on Wednesday morning after being granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court. Arjun was sent to the jail on a 14-day judicial remand after his arrest in connection with the tragic stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2, which left one person dead and another critically injured.

The actor was seen leaving the jail in the same clothes he had put on when he arrived there. He was seated in the front seat of his car and Kancharla Chandrasekhar Reddy, father-in-law, was seen to receive him at the jail. The delay in getting the bail orders led him to spend a night behind the bars.

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He was taken to Chanchalguda Central Jail yesterday after a Court sent him to a 14-day remand. Later, he was granted interim bail by Telangana High Court on a personal bond of Rs 50,000. pic.twitter.com/Xqu3KpBAt6

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Stampede Tragedy

The incident took place on December 4 at a special screening of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. Huge crowds had thronged to get a glimpse of the actor, resulting in a stampede-like situation. A 35-year-old woman died and her eight-year-old son was seriously injured and is now in a coma. The tragedy has caused public outcry with many questioning the event management and security measures.

Management representative Karam Komireddy of Sandhya Theatre confirmed that the High Court has granted interim bail to Arjun on a personal bond of ₹50,000. His arrest had already led to political controversy in Telangana.

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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy weighed in on the issue, speaking to accountability and the even-handed application of the law. “Nobody is talking about the woman who died or about her son who is in a coma. He won’t have a mother when he wakes up,” Reddy said at an event, urging people to focus on the victims instead of just the high-profile arrest.

Allu Arjun was arrested and sent behind the bars within hours of the incident. However, the High Court granted him bail just a few hours later in an abrupt end to his imprisonment. The stampede case continues to attract attention through legal proceedings that are likely to decide who is actually responsible for the mishap.

What’s Ahead?

While Allu Arjun’s legal troubles are far from over, his release has given him some temporary relief. The actor, known for his massive fan following, is yet to issue a statement on the incident. Meanwhile, the victim’s family continues to mourn their loss, with the young boy fighting for his life in the hospital.

The tragedy has highlighted the importance of crowd management at high-profile events and the urgent need to prioritize safety over spectacle.