Rashmika Mandanna expresses grief over woman's death in stampede during Pushpa 2 screening
Hyderabad/IBNS: Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna has expressed grief over the death of a woman and injury to her son in a stampede which occurred during the premiere show of Pushpa 2: The Rule.
Mythri Movie Makers reacted to the incident and posted on X, "We are extremely heartbroken by the tragic incident during last night’s screening. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the young child undergoing medical treatment.
"We are committed to standing by them and extending all possible support during this difficult time. With deep sorrow, Mythri Movie Makers."
Quoting the post, Rashmika wrote on X, "I am so sorry to hear this."
I am so sorry to hear this. https://t.co/O7Ca6tSRyo
— Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) December 5, 2024
The chaos broke out at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad's RTC Crossroads at around 10:30 pm when a massive crowd rushed to the theatre to catch a glimpse of Allu Arjun, who was also present at the screening.
Revathi, 39, came to the theatre with her husband and two children from Dilsukhnagar to attend the premiere show.
Stampede like situation in Hyderabad after Laththi Charge during #Pushpa2 premiere. A kid lost consciousness & his well being is still not known.
— Avishek Goyal (@AG_knocks) December 4, 2024
Celebrating heros to level of this much is brutally sick
Will #AlluArjun take responsibility fr this? pic.twitter.com/VbkpmRFqrW
Revathi was rushed to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries while her young son, who was also wounded, is in critical condition at the clinic.
As per reports, the crowd barged into the theatre as Allu Arjun arrived.
A number of people tried to get closer to their favourite star who was guarded by heavy security.
Police also had to lathicharge to disperse the crowd that had turned unruly.
Later, Allu Arjun waved at his fans from the sun roof of his car where he was escorted safely by his security.
Chaos prevails at the #SandhyaTheatre, at RTC 'X' Road, #Hyderabad as fans of #AlluArjun were thronged at the Sandhya Theatre, during the Premiere show of Allu Arjun's film #Pushpa2.
— Hate Detector (@HateDetectors) December 4, 2024
Three people fell unconscious during the stampede like situation, when they were trying to… pic.twitter.com/suc3gdSMJm
Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2: The Rule is the sequel to the 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise.
The second installment features Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in the lead alongside Allu Arjun, who charged Rs. 300 crore as his remuneration, the highest by an Indian actor.