Stampede at Pushpa 2 Premiere in Hyderabad Leaves Two Injured

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Hyderabad, December 4, 2024: A stampede broke out during the premiere of Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated film Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre, RTC Crossroads, leaving two people injured. The incident occurred late Wednesday night as fans rushed to catch a glimpse of the superstar.

Allu Arjun arrived at the theatre to greet fans and watch the premiere, but the excitement quickly turned chaotic. As the actor entered and waved to the crowd, fans surged forward, resulting in a stampede. Despite the presence of police deployed for crowd control, the situation escalated, forcing authorities to resort to a mild lathicharge to disperse the gathering.

Amid the chaos, a woman and a young boy were injured after being knocked down. Police officers promptly rescued the injured individuals, administered first aid, and rushed them to a nearby hospital. Their condition is reported to be stable.

The theatre premises were cordoned off, and its gates were closed to prevent further incidents. Additional police personnel were deployed to the scene to manage the crowd and ensure safety.

This incident draws parallels to a similar stampede during the 2021 release of Pushpa: The Rise, where overcrowding at several theatres across Telangana led to minor injuries and disruptions. The increasing trend of overcrowding at film premieres highlights the need for stricter crowd management measures during high-profile screenings.

Authorities have urged fans to cooperate during such events and assured them that additional safety protocols will be enforced to prevent such incidents in the future. Meanwhile, the police are investigating the lapses that led to Wednesday’s chaos.

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