Pushpa-2 Actor Allu Arjun Given Interim Bail By Telangana High Court; 'Right To Liberty...' Says HC

Pushpa-2 actor Allu Arjun was granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court shortly after a lower court sent him to a 14-day judicial custody. Earlier, the actor was arrested and sent to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the death of a woman during the premiere of his latest movie 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. The bail was granted on a personal bond of Rs 50,000.

Allu Arjun: ‘Just because he is an actor, can he be held like this?’ Judge Asks

“It's actually bothering me. Just because he is an actor, can he be held like this? There are no ingredients...On this earth, he has the right to life and liberty. It can't be taken away by virtue of being an actor,” the HC judge said while granting bail to the actor.

Arjun was arrested earlier today in connection with the death of a woman at Sandhya Theatre on December 4. A stampede reportedly broke out at the venue during the premiere of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. On December 6, the actor had put out a message expressing grief over the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. 

‘Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre’: Allu Arjun Expressed Grief

"Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for space to grieve, I stand committed to extend every possible assistance to help them navigate through this challenging journey," he had said.

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