Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy criticised the movie business’s response to a stampede that claimed the lifetime of a girl in the course of the screening of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. Referring to movie personalities visiting lead actor Allu Arjun’s residence after the incident, he questioned, “Did his hand or leg break? Why is the movie business dashing to fulfill him at his home? However nobody visited the grieving household.” The Telangana authorities has since introduced Rs 25 lakh monetary help for the sufferer’s household.
The incident has not solely prompted swift motion from the state but additionally sparked heated debates within the Telangana Meeting over security protocols and the position of the movie business, together with the conduct of Allu Arjun and different movie personalities.
Controversy over Allu Arjun’s response
In the course of the meeting session, AIMIM chief Akbaruddin Owaisi alleged that Allu Arjun displayed insensitivity upon studying of the stampede and subsequent demise, reportedly stating, “Now the film will likely be a success.” This assertion has drawn sharp criticism, with members accusing the actor of negligence.
Household’s plight highlights financial sacrifice
The sufferer’s household, incomes solely Rs 30,000 per 30 days, had spent Rs 3,000 per ticket as a result of their son is an ardent fan of Allu Arjun. The mom, Revathi, was so distraught that she clung to her son’s physique, making it tough for the police to intervene.
The incident has amplified issues concerning the monetary and emotional toll such tragedies tackle unusual households. Critics have questioned the exorbitant ticket costs, which made it more durable for the grieving household to bear their loss.
Ban on Profit Reveals
Along with monetary help, the Telangana authorities has banned profit reveals throughout the state, citing security dangers and mismanagement.
The tragic incident has underscored the necessity for higher accountability from the movie business, stricter security measures at public occasions, and a reassessment of priorities within the wake of such avoidable tragedies.