Stampede at Pushpa 2 premiere screening: Fan Dies, Son Left Critical

A woman from Dilsukhnagar, Revathi died, while her young son sustained critical injuries in a stampede during the premiere screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule. The incident unfolded on Wednesday night at Sandhya Theatre, RTC Crossroads in Hyderabad. Actor Allu Arjun had also visited the venue, which attracted a massive crowd.

VIDEO | Telangana: A large crowd gathers at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad as Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) arrives for the premiere of his movie ‘Pushpa 2’.

‘Pushpa 2’, set to hit the screens Tomorrow, is directed by Sukumar and also features returning stars Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil.… pic.twitter.com/uDTAcM5o5E

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The stampede occurred around 10:30 pm as Revathi, her husband, and their two children were leaving the theatre. The chaos reportedly broke out as fans rushed to catch a glimpse of the Pushpa actor. Witnesses and attendees stated that the police attempted to control the surging crowd with a mild lathi charge. Despite their efforts, the area had to be cordoned off, and additional security forces were called to manage the situation.

Revathi and her son were rescued by security personnel, who administered CPR before transporting them to a nearby hospital. The child was later shifted to a specialised medical facility, where he remains in critical condition. Revathi, however, succumbed to her injuries. Her post-mortem examination will be conducted at Gandhi Hospital.