Vignesh Shivan lauds Allu Arjun’s dignity after release

Allu Arjun, the celebrated star of

Pushpa 2: The Rule

, had an emotional homecoming after spending a night in Chanchalguda Jail. The actor was arrested in connection with a tragic stampede incident during the premiere of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, which claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her 8-year-old son. The Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks on a personal bond of Rs 50,000, but delays in paperwork led to him spending the night in custody.
Upon his release, a heartwarming video of Allu Arjun reuniting with his family went viral on social media. The clip shows his wife Sneha Reddy in tears as she hugged him tightly, while their children, Ayaan and Arha, embraced their father with joy. The actor was seen smiling warmly as he held his kids, creating an emotional moment that resonated with his fans and well-wishers.

Director Vignesh Shivan, deeply moved by the reunion, shared the video on his social media handle and expressed his admiration for Allu Arjun’s composed handling of the situation. Along with a heartfelt message, Vignesh wrote, “Waited to only see this!” followed by a red heart emoji. He continued, *“With heartfelt condolences to the family (folded hands emoji). Very very unfortunate to go through this @alluarjunonline sir, but the way he handled this was very very mature and dignified.”

The stampede incident occurred on December 4 during the much-anticipated premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule. Thousands of fans gathered outside Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad to catch a glimpse of the superstar, leading to chaos and the tragic loss of life. Following his arrest, Allu Arjun addressed the media upon his release and expressed deep remorse. Calling the incident “very unfortunate”, the actor said, “We are extremely sorry for whatever happened. We are with the family, and I will support them in every possible way. I thank everyone who stood by me.”
Allu Arjun’s dignified response and maturity during this difficult time have been widely appreciated. Fans and industry peers, including Vignesh Shivan, have rallied behind the star, acknowledging his sincerity and calm demeanor.