Allu Arjun appears virtually in Sandhya Theatre stampede case

Actor Allu Arjun appeared virtually before the court on August 17, 2026, in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. He is Accused No. 11 in the case. The court had earlier allowed him to attend proceedings via video conference instead of making regular physical appearances. His legal team appeared physically.

The court has now adjourned the matter to September 1, 2026. It remains unclear whether Allu Arjun will again appear virtually or be directed to appear physically at the next hearing. The mode of his appearance will depend on the court's directions.

The case stems from a stampede at Sandhya Theatre in December 2024 during the premiere of Pushpa 2, which led to the death of a woman and serious injury to her young son. The police chargesheet names 23 accused, including Allu Arjun.