HYDERABAD: Reacting to the incident at Sandhya theatre, actor Allu Arjun on Friday said that he was deeply heartbroken over the incident.
“Director Sukumar, the entire team of Pushpa, including me, were heartbroken after hearing this sad incident. I can't express my grief in words,” the actor said.
He said that he would extend financial aid of Rs 25 lakh to the family of M Revanthi. “Whatever we do, it cannot replace her. But we will always be with the family,” he said.
"I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain. I will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for space to grieve, I stand committed to extending every possible assistance to help them navigate this challenging journey,” Arjun said.
He further said that he would bear the medical expenses of the boy, who is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
On Friday, KIMS Hospital released an update on Sri Teja’s condition, stating that the child remains in critical care. He is on a mechanical ventilator with minimal inotropic support and is showing signs of neurological improvement. The hospital revealed that the child has persistent fever spikes and is being treated with higher antibiotics. He has been started on nasogastric (NG) feeding, which he is tolerating well, but his overall condition remains precarious.
The child was brought to the emergency room on December 4 in a semi-conscious state after receiving CPR from police and bystanders. He had low oxygen saturation and irregular breathing, requiring immediate intubation and ventilation.
Meanwhile, Advocate Ravikumar Vodyarapu filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission on Thursday.
No premiere shows from now on, says Minister Komatireddy Venkatreddy
Earlier, Minister for Cinematography Komatireddy Venkatreddy announced on Friday that there will be no premiere shows in the state from now on.
He expressed deep sorrow over the incident, the minister criticised the lack of response from the film’s team and questioned the actors whether it was the right time for actors to visit theatres. We would take all actions according to the law. “Can you bring back the life of that woman?” he asked, urging the film’s hero and producers to take responsibility. He demanded compensation of at least Rs 25 lakh for the victim’s family, adding, “You boast about collecting lakhs of crores; it is your duty to support the bereaved family.”
A case of culpable homicide has been filed against actor Allu Arjun, his team, and the theatre management. Chikkadapally police confirmed that the case is under investigation, and no notices have been issued yet.
