TL;DR: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan commented on the arrest of actor Allu Arjun following a tragic stampede at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre. He emphasized that the law treats everyone equally and suggested that better communication and immediate outreach to the victim's family could have alleviated tensions.
Hey folks! š Big news in the Tollywood world! š„ Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has finally spoken up about the recent incident involving his family member, Allu Arjun. š²
What Happened?
On December 4, during the premiere of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, a tragic stampede occurred. š¢ A woman named Revathi lost her life, and her son was critically injured. The chaos was reportedly triggered by Allu Arjun's surprise visit to the theatre.
Allu Arjun's Arrest
Following the incident, Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13. š He was booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. However, the same day, the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail.
Pawan Kalyan's Take
Pawan Kalyan, who is also Allu Arjun's uncle, shared his thoughts on the matter. š£ļø He stated, "Law is equal for all." āļø He believes that the police shouldn't be blamed entirely and that the theatre staff should have informed Allu Arjun in advance about potential risks.
He also mentioned that if someone from Allu Arjun's side had reached out to the victim's family immediately, it could have eased tensions. š¤ "They should have immediately assured the family that they will stand b
A Star's Dilemma
Pawan Kalyan pointed out that it's natural for actors to want to visit theatres to gauge audience reactions. š He recalled that even megastar Chiranjeevi used to attend movie screenings withre a mask to avoid creating a stir. š·
Support for CM Revanth Reddy
Defending Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's actions, Pawan Kalyan described him as a leader who has risen from humble beginnings. š He appreciated the CM's support for the film industry, noting that movies like 'Salar' and 'Pushpa 2' recorded huge collections with his cooperation. š°
A Humane Approach Was Missing
Pawan Kalyan feels that there was public anger because no one consoled the victim's family promptly. š He emphasized the need for a humane approach in such situations. "Somewhere the humane approach was missing in this case," he remarked.
Final Thoughts
While acknowledging that cinema is a team effort, Pawan Kalyan believes it's not fair to blame Allu Arjun alone. š¬ He mentioned that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy responded to the incident in hty, and sometimes decisions are taken depending on the situation.
What do you think about Pawan Kalyan's statements? š¤ Do you agree with his views on the incident? Share your thoughts in the comments below! š¬