Pushpa stampede: Victim's husband mourns death, praises wife who donated liver to save him

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Bhaskar, who recently underwent a liver transplant donated by his wife, Revaty, is still reeling from her sudden death. The tragic incident unfolded during the screening of Pushpa 2 at the popular Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad on Wednesday night, where a stampede ensued amidst growing crowd excitement over the presence of actor Allu Arjun.

According to a Times of India report, Bhaskar, accompanied by his two children and wife, had gone to the theatre to watch the film. As the crowd surged, Bhaskar’s daughter, Sanvi, started crying, prompting the family to step aside. Unfortunately, Revaty and their son, Sreethej, were caught in the chaos. Revaty fell to the ground and sustained serious injuries, leading to her death despite being rushed to the hospital. Sreethej, a huge fan of Allu Arjun, was also severely injured in the commotion and received police assistance before being admitted to the hospital.

Bhaskar continues to be in shock. "My wife is the one who gave me a new life when I fell sick," the bereaved man told TOI. Sadly, now he faces an uncertain future without his wife's support.

The police have registered a case against Allu Arjun’s team, his security personnel, and the theatre management for negligence in controlling the crowd, which contributed to the fatal incident. Allu Arjun’s team visited the hospital and confirmed they would bear the costs of Sreethej’s treatment. 

Allu Arjun offers Rs 25 lakh for woman killed in 'Pushpa 2' screening stampede

Meanwhile, Actor Allu Arjun on Friday, announced a donation of Rs 25 lakh to the family of a woman who tragically died due to asphyxiation during a screening of I in Hyderabad.

In a video shared on X, Allu Arjun expressed his deep condolences and reassured the grieving family. He stated that while nothing can compensate for such a loss, he would provide financial support to help secure their future, especially for the children. He also shared that he would personally meet the family and extend any assistance they need.

"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 said in the video.

The entire incident overshadowed the grand release of the much-anticipated movie. (With inputs from Agencies)