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Stampede At Pushpa 2 Premiere Causes Death of a Woman, Two Others Injured
Updated on: 05 December, 2024 01:32 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Pushpa 2 Premiere
The much-anticipated midnight premiere of Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad took a tragic turn, leading to chaos and an untimely death. On December 4, the excitement outside Sandhya Theatre, located on RTC Cross Roads, turned deadly when a stampede-like situation unfolded. This unfortunate incident left one woman dead and two others injured, casting a shadow over what was meant to be a celebratory event for fans of the Pushpa franchise.
Amid the commotion, a 39-year-old woman named Revathi, who had come to watch the premiere with her husband Bhaskar and their two children, Sri Tej (9) and Sanvika (7), lost consciousness. Her son, Sri Tej, also fainted. A police official explained, “The 39-year-old victim fainted at the Sandhya Theatre, following which she was brought to Durga Bai Deshmukh Hospital for treatment.” Sadly, Revathi was declared dead on arrival.
Sri Tej, whose condition remained critical, was transferred to KIMS Hospital in Begumpet, while the condition of the other injured individuals is reportedly stable and they are receiving treatment at a private hospital. To manage the situation, police were forced to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd.
Also Read: Pushpa 2 Review
Also Read: Pushpa 2 Advance Bookings Hit 30 Crore Mark; Could to Reach 250 Crore on Opening
While the movie`s grand release was expected to be a cinematic celebration, the tragedy at its Hyderabad premiere has left fans mourning a devastating loss.
Chaos at the Sandhya Theatre: A Night of Tragedy
Fans gathered in huge numbers outside Sandhya 70mm Theatre on December 4, eager for a glimpse of their favorite star, Allu Arjun. The event, which was scheduled to start around 10:30 p.m., became uncontrollable when Arjun made a surprise appearance, accompanied by heavy security and police. As the massive crowd surged toward the theatre gates before the screening, panic set in, leading to a stampede-like situation.Amid the commotion, a 39-year-old woman named Revathi, who had come to watch the premiere with her husband Bhaskar and their two children, Sri Tej (9) and Sanvika (7), lost consciousness. Her son, Sri Tej, also fainted. A police official explained, “The 39-year-old victim fainted at the Sandhya Theatre, following which she was brought to Durga Bai Deshmukh Hospital for treatment.” Sadly, Revathi was declared dead on arrival.
Sri Tej, whose condition remained critical, was transferred to KIMS Hospital in Begumpet, while the condition of the other injured individuals is reportedly stable and they are receiving treatment at a private hospital. To manage the situation, police were forced to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd.
Also Read: Pushpa 2 Review
More About Pushpa 2: The Rule
Pushpa 2, released worldwide on December 5, is directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media. Starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, the film generated massive pre-release excitement, selling nearly 32 lakh tickets across all languages for approximately 32,000 shows. The action drama premiered on over 12,000 screens worldwide and had earned ₹28.94 crore by 10 a.m. on Thursday.Also Read: Pushpa 2 Advance Bookings Hit 30 Crore Mark; Could to Reach 250 Crore on Opening
While the movie`s grand release was expected to be a cinematic celebration, the tragedy at its Hyderabad premiere has left fans mourning a devastating loss.
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