Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Allu Arjun's Arrest: 'No Role of Govt', Amid Political Backlash

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Actor Allu Arjun was arrested by the Hyderabad police on December 13, 2024, in connection with the tragic stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of "Pushpa 2: The Rule" on December 4, which resulted in the death of a woman. The arrest has triggered significant political and public reactions.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that the state government had no role in the arrest, emphasizing that the police action was taken due to the death in the stampede. He also mentioned that he would not interfere in the investigation but expressed his sympathy for the victims of the incident.

However, the arrest has faced sharp criticism from various political figures. Telangana IT Minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) condemned the arrest, calling it a result of the government's insecurity. He argued that treating Allu Arjun as a common criminal was unjustified, especially since the actor was not directly responsible for the stampede. KTR also drew parallels to other incidents, suggesting that similar logic could be applied to other government officials.

Union Minister and BJP MP from Karimnagar, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, criticized the arrest as a disgraceful act of mismanagement and disrespect. BJP leader T. Raja Singh defended Allu Arjun, attributing the stampede to a failure of the police department rather than the actor's fault.

Interestingly, the BRS and BJP parties in Telangana have also condemned the arrest, with Andhra Pradesh's former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's supporters expressing support for Allu Arjun.

In a legal development, the Telangana High Court granted interim bail to Allu Arjun for four weeks, emphasizing the need for a respectful and dignified approach.

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