The controversy surrounding the Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad has escalated after a tragic stampede resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to several others. The incident unfolded as fans gathered in large numbers to see lead actor Allu Arjun, who visited the venue without prior public notification. Inadequate security arrangements and the unexpected crowd surge led to chaos. The Chikkadpally police have filed cases against the theater management and the actor’s security team for negligence. This unfortunate event has drawn widespread attention and criticism, with calls for accountability and better crowd management in such high-profile events