Allu Arjun appears virtually before Nampally court in Sandhya Theatre case - The HinduPublished - July 29, 2026 09:58 pm IST - HYDERABADActor Allu Arjun on Wednesday appeared virtually before the Nampally criminal court in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. The hearing commenced at around 11 a.m., following which the court adjourned the matter to August 17.The case stems from the December 4, 2024 stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of the actor’s film Pushpa 2: The Rule. A woman was killed and her young son was critically injured in the incident after a large crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor.The Chikkadpally police had booked Allu Arjun, the management of Sandhya Theatre and members of his security team, alleging lapses that led to the stampede. The actor was arrested on December 13, 2024, and was granted interim bail by the High Court on the same day before being released from prison the following morning.The proceedings on Wednesday were held through virtual mode, and the Nampally court posted the next hearing in the case to August 17.Published - July 29, 2026 09:58 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }