Why Allu Arjun Arrested

A tragic stampede at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere led to a woman's death. Allu Arjun was briefly arrested but granted interim bail. He expressed deep regret and apologized to the victim's family

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Pushpa 2: The Rule broke records, grossing over ₹400 crores globally within two days of release

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The movie’s teaser hit over 150 million views, marking a milestone for Tollywood

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Allu Arjun recently became the first Telugu actor to win the National Award for Best Actor for Pushpa: The Rise

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Fans and experts anticipate Pushpa 2 to become one of Indian cinema's most iconic films. Allu Arjun is exploring new collaborations post its release

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In light of the stampede, Allu Arjun and director Sukumar apologized publicly and committed to improving safety at future events

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The release of Pushpa 2 was finalized for December 6, 2024, after several date changes

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Fans and industry experts have labeled Pushpa 2 as a strong contender for one of the most iconic Indian films, further cementing Allu Arjun's reputation as a superstar

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Allu Arjun is reportedly considering multiple projects after Pushpa 2, including collaborations with top directors across South and Bollywood

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