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Hyderabad: What was supposed to be a night of celebration turned into a nightmare at the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre, RTC Cross Roads, Hyderabad on December 4. A stampede broke out as fans gathered to see Allu Arjun, leaving a 39-year-old woman dead and her young son fighting for his life. The incident happened late Wednesday night, between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM, as crowds surged to catch a glimpse of Allu Arjun. Revathi, a resident of Dilsukhnagar, was at the premiere with her husband Bhaskar and their two children, Tej (8) and Sanvi (7). The chaos caused Revathi to collapse. Police tried to save her by performing CPR and rushed her to a hospital, but she could not be revived. Her son Tej also fainted in the stampede. Thankfully, officers managed to revive him with CPR before taking him to KIMS Hospital. Tej is now in critical condition and being closely monitored. Bhaskar, Revathi's husband, shared his pain: "Our son Tej is a big fan of Allu Arjun. We came to watch the movie just for him. My wife and children entered the theatre first, and everything seemed fine. But when Allu Arjun arrived, the crowd went wild, and the stampede happened. The police revived my son with CPR and took him to the hospital, but the doctors say he is still critical. Losing my wife is unbearable. Allu Arjun hasn't responded yet, and we want him to support our family. Action must also be taken against Sandhya Theatre for this tragedy." Fans had crowded outside Sandhya Theatre, eager to see Allu Arjun. As the excitement grew, the situation spiraled out of control. The theatre's main gate collapsed, and police had to use a lathi charge to manage the crowd.
The campaign was initiated by the Telangana government to curb drug abuse Actor Allu Arjun is not only generating excitement for his upcoming film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, but also taking a stance on a crucial issue. The actor recently participated in Telangana's anti-drug awareness campaign, delivering a powerful video message to the public. The campaign video begins with a group of friends discussing a friend who used to enthusiastically create short videos during the Pushpa phenomenon, only to hear the response, "He's now addicted to drugs." The conversation transitions to a hopeful solution ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 5 (UNI) A 35-year-old woman died, and her nine-year-old son was critically injured in a stampede that occurred outside a theatre at RTC 'X' Roads during the premiere show of the Allu Arjun-starrer "Pushpa-2: The Rule" in the city on Wednesday night. The incident took place between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM at the Sandhya 70 mm theatre when Allu Arjun, along with his film crew, arrived in the theatre to watch the show, police said here on Thursday. Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Sukumar Writings, the movie was released worldwide on Thurs ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): After 'Jawan', actor Deepika Padukone and director Atlee have reunited for a sci-fi action film, which also stars Allu Arjun in the lead role. On Saturday, the makers made the announcement with a special video. In the clip, we can see Atlee and Deepika discussing about the film. Later, we saw the 'Piku' star seamlessly transitioning into full prep mode as she donned elaborate headgear and stepped onto set in full costume. Also Read | Subhash Ghai Says PM Narendra Modi Has Brought Positive Change in Thought-Process of Citizens in 11 Years. https:// ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): It's party time in the Allu household as Allu Arjun's "cutie" wife, Sneha Reddy, rings in her birthday. As she celebrates her special day, the superstar made sure his wish for her was the sweetest. On Monday, Allu took to his X to share two adorable pictures of the couple. Along with the snaps, he added a caption that read, "Happy Birthday Cutie #AlluSnehaReddy." Take a look Soon after Allu dropped the images, fans chimed in the comment section with wishes for Sneha. One user wrote, "Men in black, Couple in black #HBDAlluSnehaReddy," while ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mollywood superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal's action spy thriller 'Patriot' has now received a new release date. The espionage action film was earlier set to release on April 23, but the date was pushed back, leaving fans disappointed. The makers have now confirmed that the film will release in theatres on May 1, 2026. Sharing the update himself, Mammootty took to X and announced the new date. In a short post about the film arriving "in cinemas worldwide," he wrote, "Patriot in cinemas worldwide from May 1, 2026." Earlier, the makers of the highly anticipated film had disappointed f ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): On Saturday, the makers of Mohanlal, Mammootty-starrer 'Patriot' unveiled the film's trailer. Helmed by Mahesh Narayanan, the spy action drama is set to deliver a compelling narrative revolving around a high-stakes intelligence operation. Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Rajeev Menon, Revathy, Grace Antony, Zarin Shihab, Sreeparvathy, Geethi Sangeetha, Jinu Joseph, Danish Husain, Shaheen Siddique, Sanal Aman, and Prakash Belawadi also play key roles in the film. Check out the trailer here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mohanlal ...Read More >
Mumbai: On superstar Allu Arjun's 44th birthday, Wednesday, the makers of his next, which was tentatively titled as #AA22xA6, revealed that the film has been christened Raaka and even shared the first look of the actor from the upcoming movie. Production banner Sun Pictures, along with Arjun and director Atlee, took to Instagram in a collaborative post to unveil the first look and the title of the upcoming film, which also stars Deepika Padukone. The first look featured an intense close-up of Arjun's rugged face. His face is partially hidden by a wolf-like claw. In the image, the star's one ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tollywood icon star Allu Arjun is celebrating his birthday today, and fans across the Telugu states have turned the occasion into a grand festival. Adding to the excitement, the makers of his upcoming film Raaka unveiled the much-awaited first look, sending social media into a frenzy. Directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures, Raaka is touted to be a high-budget pan-Indian sci-fi film. The first look poster features Allu Arjun in a rugged avatar with a shaved head, visible scars, a thick beard, and a fierce, warrior-like appearance. Meanwhile, celebrations reached a whole new ...Read More >
Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has officially wrapped up the shooting for Pushpa: The Rule, penned an emotional note on completing her five-year journey on the film's set and even hinted towards the third part for the movie. 'Pushpa 2: The Rule': Allu Arjun Completes Shoot of His Action Drama Film Merely Nine Days Before Its December 5 Release, Posts Pic of 'Last Day Last Shot of Pushpa'!. Rashmika took to her Instagram stories, where she shared her feelings and added that she was feeling overwhelmed. She wrote: "24th evening after an entire day of shoot we took a flight to Chennal and had s ...Read More >
This offer is available only for a limited time, making it a perfect opportunity for fans of Allu Arjun and Pushpa to stock up on their grocery essentials while simultaneously securing a spot in the theater for the movie. (Read more below) In an exciting new promotional offer, Blink It, the popular e-commerce company, has partnered with the highly anticipated movie Pushpa 2 to provide its customers with a chance to watch the film for free. From November 23 to November 29, customers who place grocery orders (worth ₹999 or more) through Blink It will receive a ₹200 movie ticket voucher for Push ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Mahesh Narayanan's eagerly-awaited action thriller 'Patriot', featuring both the superstars of Malayalam cinema Mammootty and Mohanlal, on Thursday released an exciting teaser of the film, much to the delight of fans and film enthusiasts. Mohanlal, who took to his X timeline to share the link to the teaser of the star-studded film, wrote, "#PATRIOT official teaser." In addition to the two Malayalam superstars, the film also features acclaimed actors Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathy among others. The teaser begins ...Read More >
Mumbai: On superstar Allu Arjun's 44th birthday on Wednesday, the makers of his next, which was tentatively titled as #AA22xA6, revealed that the film has been christened "Raaka" and even shared the first look of the actor from the upcoming movie. Production banner Sun Pictures, along with Arjun and director Atlee, took to Instagram in a collaborative post to unveil the first look and the title of the upcoming film, which also stars Deepika Padukone. The first look featured an intense close-up of a bald Arjun's rugged face. His face is partially hidden by a wolf like claw. In the image, the s ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its strong run at the box office even after three weeks. The film, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has crossed Rs. 1600 crore worldwide and remains one of the biggest hits of the year. After 19 days, the film collected Rs. 1641.36 crore worldwide. This includes Rs. 1241.36 crore gross from India and Rs. 400 crore from overseas markets like North America and the UK. By day 20 and 21, the worldwide total remained around Rs. 1641 crore. In India, the film has earned over Rs. 1033 crore net. On day 20, it collected around Rs 10.1 ...Read More >
Allu Arjun is one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. The mass hero enjoys a massive fan following because of his charismatic screen presence and engaging performances. He is currently in the limelight because of Pushpa 2, which hit the screens on December 5 and opened to an earth-shattering response at the box office. Amid this, a photo of Bunny from a wedding has become the talk of the town. Allu Arjun, the star of films such as DJ and Pushpa, recently attended a wedding in Hyder ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 26 (ANI): A meeting between Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and directors, producers, and actors from the Tollywood industry is underway at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood is led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Among other attendees are actors like Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Adavi Sesh, Nithin, and Venkatesh. Also Read | Agra Shocker: Posing as RAW Agent, Gym Trainer Rapes Ca ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police on Wednesday issued a warning against social media accounts posting false or misleading videos and photos contradicting official statements about the Sandhya Theatre stampede. On December 22, the police released a 9-minute, 57-second video outlining the timeline of events at Sandhya Theatre before actor Allu Arjun arrived and left the premises. However, certain social media posts alleged that 39-year-old M Revathi had died before the actor arrived at the venue. In response, the police stated they would take strict action against individuals spreading false inf ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): On the occasion of superstar Allu Arjun's 44th birthday, the makers have revealed the title of his upcoming project with director Atlee. The film, which was earlier referred to as 'AA22xA6,' has now been officially titled 'Raaka.' Also Read | Offset Makes First Appearance After Shooting Incident, Rapper Seen Smoking Outside Florida Hospital (See Pics). The announcement was made on social media along with a new poster. The title reveal came as a special surprise for fans on the actor's birthday, making the day even more memorable for his followers ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): On the occasion of superstar Allu Arjun's 44th birthday, the makers have revealed the title of his upcoming project with director Atlee. The film, which was earlier referred to as 'AA22xA6,' has now been officially titled 'Raaka.' The announcement was made on social media along with a new poster. The title reveal came as a special surprise for fans on the actor's birthday, making the day even more memorable for his followers. In the striking poster, Allu Arjun can be seen in bald look, with part of his face covered in thick fur. A tusk-like detai ...Read More >
Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna are promoting their upcoming film Pushpa 2: The Rule in full swing. They were recently in Kochi, however, Fahadh Faasil, who plays a crucial role in the film, was absent from the event. Allu Arjun addressed his absence and heaped praise on him. He said, "For the first time in all my films, I have worked with one of the best Malayalam actors, our FaFa. I actually miss seeing him today. I really wish we both were standing here together in Kerala today. That would have been an iconic thing. My brother, thank you! I wish we were here together. I wish you all the b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Thursday said the humongous success of his latest release "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is a reflection of people's love and he hopes the box office record of the film, which has become the fastest movie to earn Rs 1,000 crore, is broken soon by another movie. A sequel to Arjun's 2021 Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", the film released on December 5 with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, and has emerged as one of the biggest hits of 2024. Also Read | RSIFF 2024: Nick Jonas Reveals Being Fascinated by Priyanka ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 26 (ANI): A meeting between Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and directors, producers, and actors from the Tollywood industry is underway at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood is led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Among other attendees are actors like Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Adavi Sesh, Nithin, and Venkatesh. Directors including Koratala Siva, Anil Ravipudi, K Raghavendra Rao ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Superstar Allu Arjun marked a personal occasion on Friday by sharing a heartfelt birthday message for his son, Allu Ayaan, offering fans a glimpse into his family life. Sharing a candid photograph, the actor appeared in festive traditional attire alongside Ayaan, who stole the spotlight with his playful expression, sticking his tongue out and flashing a peace sign. Also Read | Meryl Streep Speaks on Makers' Splurging on 'The Devil Wears Prada 2?, Says 'Honey, They Spent the Money'. A smiling Allu Arjun is seen embracing his son. In the caption, the 'Pushpa' ...Read More >
Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and the entire Pushpa 2: The Rule team are in full swing preparing for the film's highly anticipated release on December 5. Fans have even more reason to celebrate as it has been officially confirmed that the Pushpa franchise will expand with a third installment. In a photo shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, sound designer Resul Pookutty and the crew are seen standing before a screen displaying the title of the next chapter: Pushpa 3: The Rampage. In a picture shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, we could see sound designer Resul Pookutty and the rest of the crew stand ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Excitement filled the air at Sandhya Theatre on the night of December 4 as eager fans flocked to watch the much-anticipated film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. The atmosphere outside the theatre was electric, with fans waiting eagerly in long queues, all ready to witness the action-packed sequel. Speaking to ANI, one excited fan, after watching the film, shared his thoughts, saying, "The climax was awesome!" The premiere event, held on Wednesday also turned into a grand celebration as actor Allu Arjun, along with co-star Rashmika Mandanna, graced the occasion, adding to the buzz surrounding ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress Rashmika Mandanna knows how to make a statement, and her latest appearance proves it yet again! The actress recently turned heads as she stepped out in a saree that paid tribute to her iconic Pushpa character, Srivalli. At the recent pre-release event of Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad, Mandanna stole the spotlight in a stunning purple saree. What made her outfit truly special was the word "Srivalli" elegantly embroidered on it, paying homage to her iconic character. Rashmika later took to social media to share a boomerang video, showcasing the exquisite Srivalli-inspired des ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The wait is almost over. Come December 5, Icon Star Allu Arjun will return as the fearless Pushparaj in Pushpa 2: The Rule, the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise. After leaving audiences on the edge of their seats in the first installment, the battle between Pushpa and his antagonist Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil) is set to take center stage in this high-octane action drama. Pushpa 2 continues the saga of Pushpa Raj, an unassuming laborer who rises to power in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, all while making powerful enemies. The first film set the tone with gripping actio ...Read More >
Malayalam star Mammootty has recently taken a hiatus from shooting following an unspecified health issue for which he received treatment. Fans have been waiting for the actor to resume his next project, and the latest reports have an update. Director Mahesh Narayanan has recently revealed that Mammootty will soon return to the set of his upcoming film, Patriot. In a recent interview with OnManorama, filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan spoke about the actor returning to the set. The filmmaker revealed th ...Read More >
Telangana State Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman and leading producer Dil Raju on Wednesday said a delegation of film personalities would call on state Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today to foster "healthy relations" between the government and the industry. The meeting assumes significance amid Cinematography minister Komatireddi Venkat Reddy's statement that the state government, in future, may consider ticket price hike only for certain categories such as films made on history, freedom struggle or anti-drugs or message oriented. The state government's stand came in the wake of ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Oct 19 -- India's longest-running film celebrates 30 years in the same cinema on Monday, a Bollywood romance so beloved that fans know it simply by its acronym "DDLJ". First released on October 20, 1995, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, or The Brave Hearted Will Take the Bride, has been running daily at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre since its debut. "I have seen it about 30 times... and I will continue watching it," said Mohammad Shakir, 60, smiling as he bought another 40 rupee (US$0.45) ticket. The film, which catapulted Shah Rukh Khan to superstardom and redefined modern Hindi roma ...Read More >
Telugu actor Allu Arjun was taken to Chanchalguda Central Prison in Telangana on Friday after a stampede occurred during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2. According to a senior Telangana prisons department official, the actor had a modest dinner of rice and vegetable curry, making no special requests to the authorities.Telugu actor Allu Arjun was sent to Chanchalguda Central Prison in Telangana on Friday following a stampede incident during the premiere of his latest film, Pushpa 2. For dinner, ...Read More >