Was Allu Arjun arrested over forgetting CM Revanth Reddy's name at Pushpa 2 event? Internet seems to thinks so
Allu Arjun's arrest over a tragic stampede during the Pushpa 2 premiere has led to speculation of political motives, with netizens linking it to an earlier incident where he hesitated to name Telangana CM Revanth Reddy. Meanwhile, actors Varun Dhawan and Nani have spoken in his support, emphasising that one person couldn't be responsible for this tragic incident.
Allu Arjun was sent to 14-day judicial custody on Friday following a tragic stampede at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre on December 4 during the premiere of his blockbuster Pushpa 2, which claimed a woman's life. The incident prompted the victim's family to file a complaint against the star and others. Meanwhile, the internet has erupted with speculation, alleging that his arrest may also be linked to an unrelated controversy¡ªforgetting CM Revanth Reddy's name during a Pushpa 2 event not too long back.
Social media users have raised allegations suggesting political motives behind Allu Arjun's recent arrest.
They claim Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy intervened after the actor took a noticeable pause before mentioning Reddy's name during a Pushpa 2 success event earlier this month.
One user wrote, "Allu Arjun forgets the name of Revanth Reddy on stage! Today he's arrested in Sandhya Theatre stampede case."
Allu Arjun forget's the name of Revanth Reddy on stage!
¡ª Squint Neon (@TheSquind) December 13, 2024
Today he's arrested in Sandhya Theatre stampede case.
Someone should remind people of vendetta politics! pic.twitter.com/5CnFL6kQxY
Here are some other posts alleging the same:
A recent video of Allu Arjun has gone viral wherein he apparently seemed to have forgotten the name of the Telangana CM Revanth Reddy.
¡ª SS Sagar (@SSsagarHyd) December 13, 2024
Interestingly, this has surfaced online after his arrest.#AlluArjunArrest pic.twitter.com/j7qqwh4bx9
Recent events and developments in Allu Arjun¡¯s life
¡ª Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula) December 13, 2024
1. He lives in a city of Hyderabad where the Commissioner of Police goes by rule book
2. He had differences with his kin and AP political bigwigs in AP
3. He forget to mention Telangana CM¡¯s name during his victory speech¡ pic.twitter.com/Gx6MesrOCA
I think Allu Arjun was arrested because he couldn't remember the CM's name #AlluArjunArrest
¡ª Adarsh Kumar (@Adarshkumar979) December 13, 2024
Allu Arjun forgot Telangana's CM name on stage hence the treatment. https://t.co/0NORGrOrQ9
¡ª Sakshi Lodha (@Aakchhuu) December 13, 2024
Yet others speculated about different political vendettas, with some pointing out that Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan is Allu Arjun's uncle.
It is a complete travesty of justice to send @alluarjun to judicial custody for 14 days. How is he responsible for the behaviour of the mob? The reason he is arrested is because Andhra DY CM @PawanKalyan garu is the uncle of Allu Arjun.
¡ª ???????? (@Spectrumglobal_) December 13, 2024
It is a political witchhunt by INC.¡
As of now, Allu Arjun has been granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court.
Fellow actors support Allu Arjun
A few actors have come forward in support of Allu Arjun following his recent arrest.
Bollywood star Varun Dhawan addressed the issue on Friday, a few hours after Allu Arjun's arrest, stating, "Safety protocols are not something that an actor can take on himself. We can tell people around us,"
Actor Nani also voiced his opinion, taking to X to express his thoughts: "I wish the kind of enthusiasm government authorities and media show in anything related to people from cinema was also there for the regular citizens. We would have lived in a better society," adding, "That was an unfortunate incident and it was heart breaking. We should all learn from the disaster and be lot more careful here after and introduce measures to make sure this doesn¡¯t happen again. We are all at fault here. One person is not responsible for this."
I wish the kind of enthusiasm government authorities and media show in anything related to people from cinema was also there for the regular citizens. We would have lived in a better society. That was an unfortunate incident and it was heart breaking. We should all learn from the¡
¡ª Nani (@NameisNani) December 13, 2024
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