The Sandhya theatre stampede which took place the night before Pushpa 2: The Rule commenced its undisputed box office domination ended in tragedy with 39-year old Revathi's demise. Following the stampede her 8-year old son too had to be hospitalised in a 'critical' condition. Right from the get go, police involvement had made it clear that Allu Arjun, in addition to the establishment's management, too would be booked for the case being built. Yesterday, the film fraternity was rendered shocked as the actor was arrested from his home and taken into custody. Today, after several hours of ordeal, Allu Arjun finally returned home to his wife Sneha Reddy and children Allu Ayaan and Allu Arha. It was definitely a heartening sight to see the pan-India actor being embraced by his brother Allu Sirish, followed by a long and teary hug by wife Sneha. He even lifted up the kids in his arms showering them with kisses as he headed back into their Hyderabad residence.
It stands acknowledged by most that despite Allu Arjun being the essential 'reason' which sparked the stampede, he is in no way directly to blame for the unfortunate demise that came to light. The internet however, really doesn't know what to make of the 'grand' display of his homecoming after having spent one night in jail, that now appears to be thronging all headlines.
Another recurring sentiment was the fact that though Allu Arjun may not be in the wrong, making such a public moment of his return from jail is disrespectful to the woman that lost her life: "A woman DIED. Such show off of celebration is INSENSITVE" read a comment.
