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"RGV on Allu Arjun’s Arrest: Telangana CM Used This for 'Pushpa 2' Publicity! 🎬🔥"

TL;DR:Actor Allu Arjun was briefly arrested following a stampede at the Hyderabad premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule, where one woman tragically died. Director Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) claimed that Telangana CM Revanth Reddy used the incident as a publicity stunt to boost the film’s collections. Allu Arjun was later granted temporary bail. 🤔

What Happened?

On December 4, Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre hosted the much-anticipated premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule.

  • Actor Allu Arjun, accompanied by his wife Sneha Reddy and co-star Rashmika Mandanna, attended the event, sparking massive crowds. 🎥

  • Tragically, the overcrowding led to a stampede, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to her son.

The police filed a case against Allu Arjun, citing negligence for organizing the event without adequate crowd management. He was arrested but quickly released on temporary bail granted by the Telangana High Court. (Hindustan Times)

RGV’s Bold Take

Renowned director Ram Gopal Varma added a layer of controversy by suggesting the entire situation was politically motivated:

  • He accused Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of orchestrating Allu Arjun’s arrest to generate publicity for Pushpa 2.

  • RGV claimed the government deliberately handled the case weakly to ensure Arjun’s swift bail, which further amplified the media coverage and public interest in the movie. 🎟️

He tweeted, “This whole thing is a marketing genius! Arrest a star, give bail, and boom—blockbuster incoming!”

CM Revanth Reddy Responds

When asked about RGV’s comments, CM Revanth Reddy denied any political interference, stating:

  • “The law is doing its job. No one is above it, not even Allu Arjun.”

  • He dismissed claims of involvement in the film’s promotions, emphasizing, “Cinema business is his; the government has no connection.”

What’s Next?

With Pushpa 2: The Rule already one of the most anticipated films of 2024, this controversy has only added to the buzz. While some fans see it as unfortunate, others view it as an example of “no publicity is bad publicity.”

Your Take?

Do you think this incident will help or hurt Pushpa 2? Share your thoughts below! 👇


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