Actor Allu Arjun is set to appear before the Nampally Criminal Court in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case after the court rejected his request for a virtual hearing Trial proceedings are expected to begin following his appearance in the case

Hyderabad Actor Allu Arjun is scheduled to appear before the Nampally Criminal Court today in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case City Local Guides

Allu Arjun who has been named as Accused No 11 A 11 in the case was earlier issued summons by the court along with other suspects including from the theatre management

The actor had reportedly sought permission to attend the hearing virtually citing shooting commitments in Mumbai However the court rejected the request and directed him to appear in person

The case pertains to the stampede that occurred outside Sandhya Theatre during the premiere screening of Pushpa 2 The Rule in December 2024 in which a woman lost her life and several others were injured

Following Allu Arjuns personal appearance before the court trial proceedings in the case are expected to commence

Meanwhile the hearing is being closely watched given the high profile nature of the case and the involvement of the top actor and other suspect persons