Telugu actor Allu Arjun expressed his deep concern on Sunday for the boy, Sri Tej, who was critically injured in the stampede during the screening of 'Pushpa 2' at a Hyderabad theatre earlier this month. The actor shared that he is unable to meet the boy, whose mother also died in the incident, due to ongoing legal proceedings.
In an Instagram post, Allu Arjun said, "I remain deeply concerned about young Sri Tej, who is under constant medical care after the unfortunate incident. Due to the ongoing legal proceedings, I have been advised not to visit him and his family at this time. My prayers are with them, and I remain committed to addressing their medical and family needs."
He wished the boy a quick recovery and expressed his hope to meet him and his family soon. "I wish him a speedy recovery, and I look forward to meeting him and his family at the earliest," he added.
The actor’s statement came two days after he faced backlash online for “celebrating” his bail, as photos of him smiling while meeting friends and family went viral.
Allu Arjun was granted bail for four weeks on Saturday, a day after spending the night in jail in connection with the 'Pushpa 2' screening stampede case. Upon his release, several top celebrities, including Naga Chaitanya, Rana Daggubati, and Vijay Deverakonda, visited him at his Jubilee Hills home in Hyderabad.
'Pushpa 2' screening stampede case
A stampede occurred on December 4 at a theatre in Hyderabad during a screening of 'Pushpa 2' when Allu Arjun made an “unscheduled” visit to the venue. The incident resulted in the death of a woman, and her son, Sri Tej, was injured.
According to a private hospital, Sri Tej is currently in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit on a ventilator, with minimal needs.
The hospital reported, “He is hemodynamically stable and tolerating tube feedings. However, he has an intermittent fever, remains in an altered state of consciousness, and has dystonic movements.”
Following the incident, the Hyderabad police filed a case against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management, based on a complaint by the victim's husband. The police noted that neither the theatre management nor the actor’s team informed them about the unscheduled visit.
The theatre owner, general manager, and security manager were arrested on December 8.
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