Hyderabad, June 22 -- Actor Allu Arjun did not appear before a Hyderabad court on Monday, June 22, in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case, with his lawyer submitting a petition seeking exemption from personal appearance and permission to attend future hearings through virtual mode. The court adjourned the matter to July 6.

All other accused in the case appeared before the court. Allu Arjun, who has been named accused no 11, is currently in Mumbai for a film shoot, according to reports.

The stampede case

The case stems from the stampede that took place on December 4, 2024, during the premiere of "Pushpa 2: The Rule" at Sandhya 70MM Theatre, when a massive crowd had gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor. The incident claimed the life of...