Allu Arjun on target! Is Sandhya theatre incident bad sign for Tollywood?

The cinematic conflict in 'Pushpa 2' begins with the Chief Minister refusing to get photographed with Pushparaj. The CM feels that doing so would not be good for his image. After this, there is a conflict between the red sandalwood smuggler and the CM. But if we talk apart from the film, then it is a strange coincidence that on December 4, a woman named Revathi dies due to a stampede at Hyderabad's Sandhya theatre.

Hyderabad police register a case in this matter. After the case was registered, people have started seeing it as a Revanth Reddy vs Allu Arjun standoff.

Cinematic conflict in 'Pushpa 2'

Why did the Telangana CM react sharply to the incident that happened at Hyderabad's Sandhya theatre regarding Pushpa-2. Whereas till now the bigwigs of Tollywood have usually been treated with leniency. Looking at this issue, it seems that Team Revanth Reddy wants everyone to believe that the country's law does not look at any VIP.

Chief Minister refused to get photographed with PushparaJ

There are still doubts as to why the Telangana CM reacted so harshly when Tollywood stalwarts have been generally treated with leniency till now. Team Revanth Reddy wants Telangana to accept that the law of the land does not look at any VIP and be more sympathetic to Revathi and her son Sri Tej, who is fighting for his life in a hospital in Hyderabad.

Why CM reacted so harshly when Tollywood stalwarts treated with leniency

The CM's statement that the actor is doing business by making films, not fighting on the country's borders, clearly shows that he does not think much about the biggest actors or National Award-winning actors or the entire film industry.

Telangana Assembly shows that there is more to it than meets eye

At first glance, there is no fault in Reddy's position. But the way he and MIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi reacted to Arjun in the Telangana Assembly shows that there is more to it than meets the eye. The CM seemed upset to see the industry stalwarts crowding Allu Arjun's house after he was released on interim bail. He also asked if Allu Arjun had lost his kidney, leg or eye? Why were the stars in such a hurry to meet him? Did anyone think about the injured boy or the grieving family?

CM seemed upset to see industry stalwarts crowding Allu Arjun house

Allu Arjun will have to answer if he knew that he and others from the 'Pushpa' team were asked not to come to Sandhya theatre that evening, as is evident from the inspector's handwritten note, which was acknowledged by the theatre management. Confirming this could land him in trouble. On the other hand, it can be asked why the police did not stop the actor from entering the premises then. At the root of the tragedy is the lack of effective communication between the production team and the police, when Arjun's fans already knew that he was going to be there.

Why police did not stop actor from entering premises then

As far as the events that followed are concerned, it is the difference between the police statements and Arjun's statement about when he was told about Revathi's death. While the police say his team was informed about the tragedy and should have left immediately, the actor claims he only found out about it the next morning. Industry insiders believe they are treading cautiously given the stature of the people involved, the nature of the conflict and the strident stance.

Statement difference of Allu Arjun & police about the incident information

The Hyderabad police have summoned Arjun to appear for questioning, while the government is considering approaching the court to cancel Arjun's interim bail as he violated bail rules by holding the press conference. As accused number 11, he should not have said anything to influence the case in his favour. But it is quite clear that with the CM's attack in the Assembly and the subsequent release of video footage by the police, a parallel trial is also going on in the people's court.

Police summoned Allu Arjun to appear for questioning

The CM's scathing attack on the actor provoked some anti-social elements to take the law into their own hands and vandalise the building in front of Arjun's house. Not just this, Congress MLC Teenmar Mallanna has filed a complaint against a scene in 'Pushpa 2' in which Arjun's character is seen urinating in a pool into which his enemy, an IPS officer, falls. The complaint states that the scene insults the police force. While it can be argued that this falls under the censor board's jurisdiction, this unabashed offensive has clearly shocked Tollywood.

Congress MLC filed a complaint against a scene in 'Pushpa 2'

Many in the industry are wondering if a pattern is emerging. In August this year, actor Nagarjuna's N-Convention was demolished on charges of unauthorised construction inside the full tank level of the lake. It was a huge commercial property. The fallout of the Arjun case has been that the government has decided not to allow any lucrative shows and hike in ticket prices. This is a move that will hit the industry hard especially when big budget films are scheduled to release on Sankranti.

Summary

Allu Arjun's character in 'Pushpa 2' says about himself. 'It is not fire, it is wildfire.' Indeed, both BRS and BJP are in favor of Arjun. So, this fire is in danger of being political as well as filmy

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