Hyderabad: Two Injured in Stampede During Pushpa 2 Premiere

A stampede marred the premiere of the much-anticipated Pushpa 2 starring Allu Arjun at Sandhya Theatre on RTC Crossroads, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night, leaving two individuals injured.

The chaos unfolded when Allu Arjun made a surprise visit to the theatre to interact with fans during the premiere screening. As soon as the actor entered and greeted the audience, fans surged toward him in a bid to catch a glimpse or interact with their idol.

Despite a significant police presence to manage the crowd, the situation quickly spiraled out of control. Authorities resorted to a mild lathi charge to disperse the throng. Amid the melee, a woman and a boy were knocked down and sustained injuries.

The injured individuals were promptly moved to a secure area, administered first aid, and later shifted to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Following the incident, police reinforced security at the venue, cordoning off the area and closing the theatre gates to prevent further disturbances.

Additional police forces were deployed as a precautionary measure, ensuring no further untoward incidents occurred during the screening. The incident underscores the fan frenzy surrounding the Pushpa franchise and the need for tighter crowd control at high-profile events.