'I'm a law-abiding citizen, will cooperate': Allu Arjun's first statement on release from jail in Pushpa 2 stampede case

Allu Arjun called himself a ‘law-abiding citizen’ and added that he will cooperate with the authorities in the case against him.

Updated on: Dec 14, 2024, 09:21:13 IST

By Abhimanyu Mathur

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Allu Arjun has shared his first statement after his release from prison in connection with the death of a fan at the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule, last week. Speaking with reporters outside the jail, the actor said, "I am a law-abiding citizen and will cooperate. I would like to once again express my condolences to the family. It was an unfortunate incident." (Also read: Allu Arjun released after spending night in Hyderabad jail in Pushpa 2 The Rule fan death case)

Allu Arjun leaves from Gandhi Hospital after a medical check-up following his arrest, in Hyderabad (PTI Photo) (PTI)

Allu Arjun's arrest and bail

Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday afternoon from his Banjara Hills residence after a fan died at the premiere of his latest film, Pushpa 2, last week. At a screening of the film in Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre on December 4, a stampede-like situation arose after the actor and his co-star Rashmika Mandanna reached there. Subsequently, 35-year-old Revathi died in the mayhem while her son was hospitalised, where he continues to be critical. Allu Arjun was named as an accused in the FIR filed by the deceased's husband.

A lower court sent the actor to 14-day judicial custody, but hours later, the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks. However, the actor's ordeal was far from over, as he continued to stay in jail overnight.

Jail authorities said they did not receive the bail order in time and hence, could not process the release of the actor in time. However, Allu Arjun's lawyer has criticised it as ‘illegal detention’, adding that they will ‘take legal steps’.

Political slugfest over arrest

The high-profile arrest also triggered a political slugfest with the BJP and BRS lashing out at the ruling Congress in Telangana, questioning the treatment meted out to the star and TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud hitting back, saying the law is equal for everyone and it will take its course.

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Abhimanyu Mathur
Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.Read More

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