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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vishnu Manchu defends Allu Arjun over stampede tragedy at 'Pushpa 2' premiere; urges fairness amid blame game: 'He only thing he did was be himself'
In Indian cinema , film stars are often revered like demigods. However, this emotional fan culture can sometimes take a dangerous turn. This was tragically clear during the premiere of 'Pushpa 2' at the evening theater in Hyderabad, where a stampede led to the death of a woman and seriously injured her 8-year-old son. Following the incident, many critics pointed fingers at the poor security arrangements of the incident, and some blamed Allu Arjun for attending a place that could not handle the crowd. Vishnu Manchu speaks out in support of Allu Arjun . Defending his friend, actor Vishnu Manchu has now spoken out publicly. In a recent interview with Nayandeep Rakshit, he said, 'As the former president of the Movie Artistes Association, I strongly believe it wasn't Allu Arjun's fault. The only thing he did was be himself. Like all actors, we love to witness the reaction of audiences in theaters—it gives us an emotional high. People don't understand that thrill we live for. ' 'Being the Face of a Tragedy Is Unfair' – Vishnu Manchu Vishnu Manchu further added, 'For actors, watching fans cheer for us on screen is like winning Wimbledon. We sacrifice a lot, we diet, and we push ourselves—just to create such moments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo Sadly, this became a tragedy. But blaming him as the face of that unfortunate event is deeply unfair.' His remarks have drawn attention to the complexities actors face in balancing fan expectations and public appearances. Allu Arjun faces legal heat but stands by his innocence. After the incident, Allu Arjun was arrested, then released on interim bail, and later granted conditional bail. Although he maintained his innocence, he faced intensive criticism. Allu Arjun later met the injured boy and gave the family compensation. The purpose of Vishnu's comments is now to redirect the story, reminding people not to ignore the reference or humanity behind the stardom.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Allu Arjun can't be blamed for fan's death during Pushpa premiere, says Vishnu Manchu: ‘Watching people scream gives you a high'
In many parts of India, actors are treated as demi-gods and are worshipped by their fans. But, when this kind of fandom takes a dark turn, things can escalate and turn fatal, which is what happened at the premiere of Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2. When Allu Arjun arrived at the premiere of the film in Sandhya theater in Hyderabad, a stampede occurred. A woman died in the stampede and her 8-year-old son was severely injured. As the news surfaced, the management was severely criticised with many also blaming Allu Arjun for being irresponsible and appearing at an event where the security wasn't up to the mark. However, recently, his friend and colleague Vishnu Manchu said that it is wrong to blame the actor for the unfortunate situation. After almost eight months, Allu Arjun's friend and actor Vishnu Manchu defended the actor as he told Nayandeep Rakshit on his YouTube channel, 'I wouldn't want to deliberate much on that because the case is still going on in the court. But, as the President of Movie Artist Association back in Hyderabad, I really felt that it was not his mistake. The only mistake he did was being him. We all would like to go see the movie in a theater. It gives us a high. People don't realise it.' He added, 'It is like winning a wimbledon. His movie comes out, he went to see it, getting the high of people screaming for you looking at the screen. That's a big high. We all actor aspire for that. We work hard for that. We diet, we kill that appetite for that. We sweat and give our blood for that.' Calling the death of the fan 'unfortunate', Vishnu Manchu shared, 'Him being the posterboy for that tragedy is I believe is wrong.' A week after the incident, the victim's family filed a complaint which led to Allu Arjun's arrest on December 13. He was arrested from his residence in Jubilee Hills. Soon after, the Nampally court sentenced him to 14 days in remand. However, the High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks. The order led to his release from Chanchalguda Central Jail on December 14. Days after his arrest, Allu Arjun held a press conference and shared his character was being 'assassinated'. He said, 'It is a very unfortunate incident. It is completely an accident. My condolences to the family. I am taking updates every hour about the condition of the child (hospitalised). His condition is improving, it is very good. There is a lot of misinformation, false allegations are being made. I don't want to blame any department or politician. My character is being assassinated.' ALSO READ | Anupam Kher reveals he and wife Kirron Kher live in separate rooms: 'She is superstitious, extremely blunt, imagines things going wrong' The actor added, 'I have been going to the same theatre for the last 20 years, and I have been to the same place more than 30 times. There has never been an accident like this before. I should reserve my comments because I don't want to say anything that will tamper the case.' On January 3, the Nampally court granted him a conditional bail and directed him to submit two sureties of Rs 50,000 each. On January 7, he visited the injured child and offered condolences to the boy's father for the death of his wife. He even announced a compensation of Rs 2 crore for the family. While Rs 1 crore was given by Allu Arjun, Mythri Movies and director Sukumar gave Rs 50 lakh each. The film earned Rs 1742.1 crore worldwide, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Genelia D'Souza Is Proud Of 'Her Boys' Ram Charan, Jr NTR And Allu Arjun
New Delhi: Genelia D'Souza has been receiving a lot of appreciation for her performance in Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par. Now after 13 years, the actress is returning to Telugu cinema with Junior. It was during the promotions that she spoke about her Telugu co-stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR and Allu Arjun What's Happening Genelia D'Souza who is gearing up for the release of her next Telugu film titled Junior, expressed her admiration and pride for her Telugu co-stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR and Allu Arjun. She told the press in Hyderabad, "When I saw RRR and all, I was like wow. These are the same boys I worked with in Orange and other films. I've known them as friends, right? Because we all started our careers together. I've not been in touch, of course." Speaking about their unique qualities, Genelia listed, "But I've always thought of NTR as extremely gifted. He used to have three pages of dialogue, he used to just look at it and go to take. I wonder how. And Ram Charan had this amazing flair; it was just inbuilt. Allu Arjun was so energetic. So today, when I see them as superstars with their children and families, I'm happy to have had a part in their lives when they were younger and when we were all growing up." The actress also expressed her deep gratitude to the South film industry, as she mentioned, "I owe my career to the south. I started my career with a Hindi film, Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003), which was a remake of Nuvve Kavali (2000). I found Riteish, my life partner, there. Then I did Boys and Satyam (2003). People asked me not to do Satyam, they wanted me to do only films like Boys. The thing is, you go with intent. That's how I chose my work, and that's how it chose me. I worked in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa after 6 years in Hindi, and people thought I was a newcomer. I said no, I have already done good work." Genelia's Films With Ram Charan, Jr NTR, And Allu Arjun Genelia D'Souza has shared screen space with Ram Charan in Orange (2010), Allu Arjun in Happy (2006), and Jr NTR in Samba (2004) and Naa Alludu (2005). In A Nutshell Genelia D'Souza's Telugu film Junior has released in theatres today, July 18, 2025. It also has Kireeti and Sreeleela in key roles. Genelia spoke about her cherished memories of working with Telugu superstars Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, and Jr NTR.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Genelia Deshmukh says she is 'proud' of Jr NTR, Ram Charan, and Allu Arjun: 'We all began our careers around the same time, so I've known them as friends'
Genelia D'Souza returns to Telugu cinema with Junior after over a decade, sharing her pride in co-stars Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, and Allu Arjun. She further credits the South for shaping her career and recalls being mistaken for a newcomer in Bollywood. Junior hits the theatres on July 18, 2025. Genelia D'Souza is back where it all began. After over a decade away from Telugu cinema, the beloved actress is returning to the big screen with Junior—a romantic drama that pairs her with debutant Kireeti Reddy and Sreeleela . As she steps back into the world that helped shape her early stardom, Genelia is not just revisiting her roots but also celebrating the journey of her former co-stars Jr NTR , Ram Charan , and Allu Arjun—actors she proudly calls her friends. Reflecting on a Shared Journey At a Hyderabad press conference, the actress spoke about her comeback and reflected on her journey, highlighting her strong bond with Telugu cinema and its biggest stars. Genelia fondly recalled working with Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, and Allu Arjun during her early days in Tollywood. Reflecting on their growth, she shared her amazement after watching RRR, saying it was surreal to see how far her former co-stars—whom she considers friends—have come since they all started out together. She also expressed pride in her former co-stars, calling their growth remarkable. She praised Jr. NTR for his exceptional talent, recalling how he had the ability to memorise and deliver lengthy dialogues flawlessly in just one take. Genelia described Allu Arjun as full of energy and Ram Charan as someone with a natural flair for acting. She shared how proud she feels watching them evolve from young actors to successful superstars and fathers, having been a part of their early journeys in the industry. A Career Built in the South She shared the screen with Ram Charan in Orange (2010), Jr. NTR in Samba (2004) and Naa Alludu (2005), and Allu Arjun in Happy (2006). Reflecting on her journey, she credited the South Indian film industry as the foundation of her career. Although the actress made her Bollywood debut with Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003, she credits the South Indian film industry for shaping her career. She recalled being advised against doing films like Satyam in favor of more glamorous roles like Boys, but chose to follow her instincts and take on stories that truly resonated with her. The 'Newcomer' Perception in Bollywood Interestingly, when Genelia returned to Hindi cinema with Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na in 2008—after a six-year gap—many viewers assumed she was a newcomer. Amused by the perception, she often found herself reminding people that she had already done substantial work in the South before her Bollywood re-entry. She is now gearing up for the theatrical release of Junior on July 18, 2025, marking her much-anticipated return to Telugu cinema. This comes on the heels of her recent appearance in Aamir Khan 's Sitaare Zameen Par. She's also set to feature in the upcoming Hindi-Marathi historical drama Raja Shivaji.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Shambhala' teaser gets launched at NATS 2025
The supernatural thriller Shambhala: A Mystical World, starring Aadi Sai Kumar, is fast becoming one of the most talked-about films of the year. Currently in its post-production phase, the film promises a rich mix of mysticism, suspense, and striking visuals — aiming to deliver a cinematic experience like no other. Recently, Shambhala's gripping teaser was unveiled at the prestigious North America Telugu Society (NATS) 2025 event. The launch was made even more special by the presence of Icon Star Allu Arjun and other notable figures from Indian cinema. Adding to the grandeur, the teaser was played during a high-energy live concert by composer S Thaman, further electrifying the atmosphere. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with audiences praising the teaser's compelling tone and visual style. The same reaction echoed back home, where it was screened across several multiplexes in South India, generating further buzz for the film. Directed by Ugandhar Muni and produced by Rajasekhar Annabhimoju and Mahidhar Reddy under the Shining Pictures banner, Shambhala boasts a strong ensemble cast, including Archana Iyer, Swasika, Ravi Varma, Madhunandan, and Shiva Karthik. With cinematographer Praveen K. Bangari's stunning visuals and a powerful background score by Sricharan Pakala, the film is shaping up as a visual spectacle. As interest grows among distributors for theatrical and OTT rights, Shambhala is poised to become a game-changer. With its fresh, mystical narrative and pan-Indian appeal, the film is expected to set a new benchmark in genre storytelling. The release date will be announced soon.
