The controversy began on December 4 during the Pushpa 2 premiere. Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's arrival at Sandhya Theatre attracted a massive crowd, resulting in a stampede. Tragically, Revathi lost her life, and her son sustained injuries. Police filed criminal charges, naming Allu Arjun as A11. He was arrested on December 12 and remanded for 14 days. His legal team appealed to the High Court for interim bail, enlisting the assistance of YSRCP MP Niranjan Reddy.