Telugu superstar Allu Arjun reportedly did not appear before a Hyderabad court on Saturday in connection with the ongoing legal proceedings related to the Pushpa 2 stampede case. According to reports, the actor was represented by his legal counsel during the hearing, while he remained absent from the court proceedings.
Allu Arjun skips court proceedings
The case stems from a tragic stampede that occurred during a special screening event of Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad last year. The incident led to the death of a woman and left several others injured, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crowd management and security arrangements at the event.
As per reports, the Hyderabad court had issued summons to several individuals linked to the matter, including Allu Arjun. However, the actor did not attend the hearing personally. His lawyer is said to have appeared on his behalf and informed the court about his absence. The legal team reportedly sought exemption from the actor’s personal appearance for the day.
Hyderabad, Telangana | The Sandhya Theatre stampede case has been adjourned to July 6. Actor Allu Arjun did not attend virtually, and his advocate filed an absent petition. As part of the hearing, 22 accused appeared before the Nampally Court. One or two individuals, including… https://t.co/lphBDfw6z0
— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026
The Pushpa 2 stampede case has remained under public scrutiny ever since the unfortunate incident took place. Authorities have been examining various aspects of the event, including the organisation of the screening, crowd control measures, and whether all required safety protocols were followed.
Following the tragedy, multiple legal developments unfolded, with police questioning those involved in the planning and execution of the event. The incident also sparked wider discussions about celebrity appearances at film screenings and the need for stricter crowd management mechanisms to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Allu Arjun didn’t even attend virtually
Now, as reported by ANI, “The Sandhya Theatre stampede case has been adjourned to July 6. Actor Allu Arjun did not attend virtually, and his advocate filed an absent petition. As part of the hearing, 22 accused appeared before the Nampally Court. One or two individuals, including actor Allu Arjun, were absent reveal the Sandhya theatre Legal team.”
Meanwhile, fans of the actor continue to closely follow developments in the case. Despite the legal challenges, Allu Arjun remains one of the most prominent stars in Indian cinema, especially following the massive success of Pushpa 2.
The court is expected to continue hearing matters related to the case in the coming weeks. Further updates are likely as authorities proceed with the investigation and legal process surrounding the stampede incident, which remains one of the most widely discussed controversies linked to the blockbuster film.
