Tragic Incident At 'Pushpa 2' Premiere: Woman Dies In Stampede At Sandhya Theatre, Hyderabad

Woman Succumbs to Injuries Following Stampede During Pushpa 2 Premiere: In a tragic update to the incident at the premiere of the highly anticipated film Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre, RTC Cross Road, Hyderabad, a woman named Revathi (39), who was injured in a stampede, has passed away.

Revathi, a resident of Dilshuknagar, had come with her husband Bhaskar and their two children, Tej (9) and Sanvi (7), for the premiere. She was caught in the chaos as fans scrambled to secure seats ahead of the screening. Revathi fell unconscious, and despite receiving CPR at the scene and being rushed to Durgabhai Deshmukh Hospital for immediate medical care, she could not survive her injuries. Her children are reportedly under observation.

The incident unfolded as thousands of enthusiastic Allu Arjun fans gathered outside the theater, creating an overcrowded scene that became increasingly difficult to manage. Authorities struggled to control the growing crowd, and the situation escalated to the point where police had to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the unruly mob.

Fans flooded the streets from midnight to celebrate the release, leading to traffic disruptions in several areas. Reports suggest that Pushpa star Allu Arjun was present at the theater during the commotion.

This heartbreaking development has overshadowed the excitement surrounding the film's premiere. Further details about the incident and the circumstances leading to the tragedy are awaited.