The Telangana police on Tuesday asked top Telugu actor Allu Arjun if he was aware that authorities had denied permission for his visit to a theatre that screened 'Pushpa-2' and also if he knew about the tragic death of a woman in the stampede on December 4 during the premiere.

When asked why he expressed readiness to withdraw his complaint, he said he had received support from Allu Arjun's staff and that there was no pressure on him.

The Hyderabad Police also released a CCTV visual showing Allu Arjun staying in the theatre despite being told about the woman's death

The incident has sparked a political debate. State Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy criticised Allu Arjun for his response to the incident, demanding an apology to the government and the Chief Minister.

Allu Arjun is facing intense scrutiny amid the Sandhya Theatre stampede, with some blaming him for a woman’s death. The situation has sparked a public outcry and protests. While the actor’s role in the tragedy is unclear,

Allu Arjun has denied police infomred him about the stampede and a woman's death outside Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre on December 4.

Commissioner Anand unveiled a video compilation showcasing the chaos that unfolded during the screening at Sandhya Theatre. The footage, gathered from news reports and mobile recordings, revealed that Allu Arjun remained in the theatre until midnight.

The video, pieced together from news footage and mobile phone recordings, revealed that Arjun remained in the theatre until midnight despite being informed of the situation.