Telangana bans benefit shows after Pushpa 2 stampede; actors require nod to visit theatres, says Minister Komatireddy
1 month ago

Telangana bans benefit shows after Pushpa 2 stampede; actors require nod to visit theatres, says Minister Komatireddy

Live Mint  

Telangana cinematography minister Komatireddy Venkata Reddy has stated that the government will not allow benefit shows of any films after the stampede occurred during the Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere, killing one person. Reddy also criticised the Pushpa 2 team for not ensuring the safety of people and taking required permissions, according to a South First report. Most states in South India run benefit shows for high-budget films, hiking ticket prices ahead of their release to boost film collections. The premiere of Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Fassil in leading roles, was held on December 4, a day before the film's release on December 5.

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Telangana HC interdicts police from arresting Pushpa-2 producers
1 week, 1 day ago

Telangana HC interdicts police from arresting Pushpa-2 producers

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Justice K. Sujana of the Telangana High Court on Tuesday interdicted the police from arresting the producers of ‘Pushpa 2’. The producers, Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar and Yerneni Naveen, moved the High Court stating inter alia that they could not be arrayed as accused in the incident that led to the death of a woman in the midst of the …

‘Sankranthi movies, ticket hikes, benefit shows are unimportant now’: Dil Raju after meeting Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
2 weeks ago

‘Sankranthi movies, ticket hikes, benefit shows are unimportant now’: Dil Raju after meeting Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Hindustan Times  

Producer Dil Raju, recently appointed the chairman of Telangana’s Film Development Corporation, attended a meeting between the Telugu film industry representatives and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy. What did Revanth Reddy say Raju told the press that given that the Telugu film industry has become a force to reckon with country-wide, the CM wanted to ensure Hyderabad becomes an international hub …

No benefit shows for films in Telangana post Pushpa 2 stampede: CM Revanth Reddy stands firm on decision, says report
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2 weeks ago

No benefit shows for films in Telangana post Pushpa 2 stampede: CM Revanth Reddy stands firm on decision, says report

Hindustan Times  

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met a few representatives from the Telugu film industry on Thursday. The meeting took place to ease growing tensions between the film industry and the state government amid the Pushpa 2 stampede case. Actors, directors, and producers, including Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Dil Raju, and Raghavendra Rao, met the CM to discuss the future of the Telugu …

Telugu film industry bigwigs meet Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Pushpa 2 stampede case
2 weeks ago

Telugu film industry bigwigs meet Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Pushpa 2 stampede case

The Hindu  

The bigwigs of Telugu film industry are in a meeting with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at Integrated Command Control Centre in Hyderabad on Thursday morning. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, DGP Jitender and other senior officials from the State Administration are part of the meeting. Actors Akkineni Nagarjuna, Daggubati Venkatesh, Siddhu Jonnalagadda, …

Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre tragedy: Dil Raju says ‘whole film industry’ will meet CM Revanth Reddy
2 weeks ago

Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre tragedy: Dil Raju says ‘whole film industry’ will meet CM Revanth Reddy

Hindustan Times  

Film producer and Chairman of the Telangana Film Development Corporation, Dil Raju, announced that Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has scheduled an appointment for tomorrow. Hyderabad, Dec 14 : Actor Allu Arjun greets during the press conference on being released from Chanchalguda Central Jail after the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail in connection with the tragic incident that …

No benefit shows and ticket price hike in AP too?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

No benefit shows and ticket price hike in AP too?

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The festival season has already arrived and there will be a hike in the demand for movies during the Sankranti festival. They would try to make money by going for benefit shows and also hiking the ticket prices in the first few days of the films' release. However, the CPI secretary Ramakrishna has written a letter to Chief Minister …

Film industry leaders to meet Revanth Reddy, ticket hike on agenda
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Film industry leaders to meet Revanth Reddy, ticket hike on agenda

Deccan Chronicle  

After returning from the USA, where he promoted his upcoming film Game Changer, Dil Raju informed the media that he would facilitate a meeting between industry leaders and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to find a mutually agreeable solution between the government and the film industry. He also mentioned that CM Revanth Reddy has been supportive of the Telugu film industry, …

Pushpa 2 makers donate Rs 50 lakh to Hyderabad stampede victim's family
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pushpa 2 makers donate Rs 50 lakh to Hyderabad stampede victim's family

India Today  

Mythri Movie Makers, the production company behind Pushpa 2, has extended significant support to the family of Revathi, the victim of the tragic stampede during the film's screening in Hyderabad on December 4. In a video, producer Naveen Yerneni, handed over a cheque for Rs 50 lakhs to the family of the victim of the Sandhya Theater stampede incident. Watch …

Telangana CM rules out ticket price hike, single screen theaters applaud decision
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Telangana CM rules out ticket price hike, single screen theaters applaud decision

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's decision to rule out a hike in ticket prices in Telangana has been met with relief from over 300 single-screen theaters in the state. Vijayender Reddy, president of the Telangana Controllers and Exhibitors Association, welcomed the move, stating, “Ticket hikes have devastated hundreds of single screens, and we are happy that the Chief Minister has …

No more benefit shows: Komatireddy Venkata Reddy
2 weeks, 4 days ago

No more benefit shows: Komatireddy Venkata Reddy

The Hindu  

Minister for Roads and Buildings and Cinematography Komatireddy Venkata Reddy on Saturday announced that the government will no longer allow benefit shows of films unless they are social-issues-oriented and patriotic ones. Speaking to media persons after visiting Sritej, who is battling for his life after being injured in a stampede at Sandhya theatre during Pushpa 2’s screening, at KIMS hospital, …

Pushpa 2 The Rule stampede: Show cause notice issued to Sandhya theatre for '11 lapses' after woman's death at premiere
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pushpa 2 The Rule stampede: Show cause notice issued to Sandhya theatre for '11 lapses' after woman's death at premiere

Hindustan Times  

The Hyderabad police has issued a show cause notice to the management of Sandhya Theatre for alleged lapses that led to the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's latest film, Pushpa 2. Pushpa 2 stampede: Hyderabad police issues show cause notice to theatre management. The show cause notice pointed out several …

Pushpa 2 stampede: Hyderabad theatre gets show cause notice after woman's death
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pushpa 2 stampede: Hyderabad theatre gets show cause notice after woman's death

India Today  

Following the stampede at Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 premiere at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre, the police have issued a show-cause notice to the theatre management for alleged lapses that led to a woman’s death. The notice from the police, dated December 12, outlined 11 ‘lapses’ attributed to the theatre management. The notice also pointed out that the management failed to arrange …

Sandhya Theatre gets show cause notice post 'Pushpa 2' stampede
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sandhya Theatre gets show cause notice post 'Pushpa 2' stampede

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Sandhya Theatre, a landmark for film enthusiasts in Hyderabad with over 40 years of history and a seating capacity of 2,520, has received a show cause notice from Hyderabad police following a tragic incident during the premiere of Pushpa 2 on December 4. In a notice dated December 12, the police raised 11 lapses against Renuka, the owner of …

Single screen theatres in a fix post Pushpa 2’s success
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Single screen theatres in a fix post Pushpa 2’s success

Live Mint  

After the massive success of Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa: The Rule-Part 2, what next? ‘Worst’ year for business Pranav Garg, managing director at Maya Palace, a two-screen cinema in Muzaffarnagar, said 2024 was one of the worst years for the film business, particularly for small-town theatres. Theatre owners and trade experts said only a few studios and filmmakers in Bollywood are …

Opinion: Allu 'Pushpa' Arjun returns from jail even as Telangana tries to decode the Why of the arrest
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Opinion: Allu 'Pushpa' Arjun returns from jail even as Telangana tries to decode the Why of the arrest

India Today  

In ‘Pushpa 2’, the character of Allu Arjun warns his adversaries, “Agar meri bachhi ko kharoch bhi aayi to mai sab ko kaat daalunga..” One of the fiery dialogues that define his character's persona on the big screen. Though Revanth Reddy has defended the police action by declaring no one is above the law, including actors who are merely making …

Pushpa 2 stampede: Ram Gopal Varma defends Allu Arjun, says wrong to blame him for the mishap
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1 month ago

Pushpa 2 stampede: Ram Gopal Varma defends Allu Arjun, says wrong to blame him for the mishap

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has come out in support of actor Allu Arjun, who has been facing criticism following the death of a woman in a stampede. Ram Gopal Varma supports Allu Arjun The director took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his views. “This is just a rare unfortunate incident So even if one wants to take …

Pushpa 2: Fans in Telangana vandalise theatre, threaten to kill owner after refusal to screen Allu Arjun-starrer
1 month ago

Pushpa 2: Fans in Telangana vandalise theatre, threaten to kill owner after refusal to screen Allu Arjun-starrer

Live Mint  

Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun's highly anticipated movie, which is breaking records, is in the spotlight for an eccentric incident related to its screening. Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, which was released on Thursday, saw furious fans making unwarranted demands. The shocking incident occurred on December 5 at a theatre in Telangana, where a man, along with his friends, vandalised …

No more benefit shows allowed in Telangana after stampede at Pushpa 2 The Rule premiere, says cinematography minister
1 month ago

No more benefit shows allowed in Telangana after stampede at Pushpa 2 The Rule premiere, says cinematography minister

Hindustan Times  

Telangana cinematography minister Komatireddy Venkata Reddy has taken a serious decision in the wake of the stampede that occurred during the Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere, resulting in one person’s death and hospitalisation of a young boy. A South First report states that while responding to the incident, the minister announced that the government would no longer permit benefit shows …

Pushpa 2 craze refuses to die even as Allu Arjun booked for theatre stampede that killed 1, left child critical
1 month ago

Pushpa 2 craze refuses to die even as Allu Arjun booked for theatre stampede that killed 1, left child critical

Hindustan Times  

It would feel obvious to state that the legacy of Pushpa 2: The Rule, currently being scripted as fans throng theatres, not just in India but the world over, stands marred by an extremely unfortunate, horrifying incident which took place during the film's premiere show in Hyderabad, a mere few hours before the film commenced its official theatrical run. Pushpa …

No more benefit shows of new movies in Telangana
1 month ago

No more benefit shows of new movies in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana government will no longer allow any benefit or special premiere shows of movies, with cinematography ninister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy declaring that it was time to put an end to this practice. The minister questioned the wisdom of Allu Arjun, lead actor in ‘Pushpa 2’ to visit the theatre for the special benefit show screening, fully knowing well …

Telangana government bans special shows after Pushpa 2 stampede tragedy
1 month ago

Telangana government bans special shows after Pushpa 2 stampede tragedy

India Today  

Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Friday announced that the government will not give permission to the benefit/special shows of leading actors. This announcement comes a day after the death of 39-year-old woman, Revathi, in a stampede-like situation at the Sandhya Theatre in RTC X Crossroads in Hyderabad on December 4. On December 4, special shows for Pushpa 2 …

‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’: Allu Arjun faces police case after stampede during show kills one
1 month ago

‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’: Allu Arjun faces police case after stampede during show kills one

Live Mint  

‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’: A case will be registered against actor Allu Arjun over a stampede at a Hyderabad theatre that led to the death of a woman, during his latest film Pushpa 2: The Rule's premiere, according to reports. The Telugu actor faces police charges after a 35-year-old woman was killed and her nine-year-old son was seriously injured during …

How Pushpa 2 film screening led to stampede in Hyderabad that killed 1 and injured a child
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1 month ago

How Pushpa 2 film screening led to stampede in Hyderabad that killed 1 and injured a child

Firstpost  

A screening of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ at a Hyderabad theatre turned tragic for a family hoping to see actor Allu Arjun, who was also attending the event. Image courtesy: X/Screengrab A movie screening of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre turned into chaos and tragedy for a woman and her child due to a huge crowd of …

3am shows of Pushpa-2 cancelled in Bengaluru following regulatory notice
1 month ago

3am shows of Pushpa-2 cancelled in Bengaluru following regulatory notice

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner issued notice to 42 theatres planning to screen the movie Pushpa-2, which is releasing in multiple languages in the early hours of Thursday, in violation of the Karnataka Cinema Regulation Act. Citing Rule 41 of the Act, Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commisssioner and District Magistrate G Jagadeesha directed theatres to follow the rules. Speaking to TNIE, …

Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun arrives at Hyderabad’s Sandhya theatre for premiere; police ’lathi-charge’ as fans throng
1 month ago

Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun arrives at Hyderabad’s Sandhya theatre for premiere; police ’lathi-charge’ as fans throng

Live Mint  

‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’: Fans thronged the Sandhya theatre in Hyderabad on Wednesday, after Allu Arjun arrived at the location for his movie's premiere. ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’: Fans burst crackers in Andhra Pradesh With a few hours left for the movie's official release on Thursday, December 5, excitement has been at an all time high among Allu Arjun fans. …

Watch: Allu Arjun arrives in style at Pushpa 2 premiere show in Hyderabad
1 month ago

Watch: Allu Arjun arrives in style at Pushpa 2 premiere show in Hyderabad

India Today  

The much-anticipated Telugu film Pushpa 2: The Rule held its exclusive premiere on Monday at the iconic Sandhya Theatre. The event saw lead actor Allu Arjun making a grand appearance, greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of fans. #WATCH | Telangana: Actor Allu Arjun arrives at Sandhya theatre in Hyderabad for the premiere show of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. …

Telangana HC rejects plea against Pushpa 2 release
1 month ago

Telangana HC rejects plea against Pushpa 2 release

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya of the Telangana High Court dismissed a writ plea seeking a ban on the film “Pushpa 2: The Rule” and imposed exemplary costs of Rs 1 lakh on the petitioner. The judge also referred to the judgment of the Bombay High Court in Hiten Dhirajlal Mehta v. Bhansali Production and Ors., wherein it was held that …

Pushpa 2 Sets Record With Highest Ticket Prices For A Telugu Film; Allu Arjun Thanks Andhra CM
1 month ago

Pushpa 2 Sets Record With Highest Ticket Prices For A Telugu Film; Allu Arjun Thanks Andhra CM

ABP News  

Following the Andhra Pradesh government's announcement of a ticket price hike for Pushpa 2: The Rule, actor Allu Arjun expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for their support of the Telugu film industry. Allu Arjun’s Message Taking to X, Allu Arjun wrote: "I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Government …

Pushpa 2 ticket prices approved to become highest ever for a Telugu film; Allu Arjun thanks Andhra Pradesh CM
1 month ago

Pushpa 2 ticket prices approved to become highest ever for a Telugu film; Allu Arjun thanks Andhra Pradesh CM

Hindustan Times  

After the Andhra Pradesh government announced a ticket price hike for Pushpa 2: The Rule, actor Allu Arjun has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Allu Arjun thanks Andhra Pradesh CM for hiking ticket prices of Pushpa 2 What Allu said Taking to X, he wrote, “I …

Andhra govt follows Telangana's lead, approves ticket price hike for Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2
1 month ago

Andhra govt follows Telangana's lead, approves ticket price hike for Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday granted special permission to hike the ticket price for Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated film Pushpa 2: The Rule, scheduled for release on December 5. On December 5, six shows will be screened, with ticket prices increased by Rs 100 for lower-class tickets, up to Rs 150 for upper-class tickets, and up to Rs …

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 ticket prices hiked in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
1 month ago

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 ticket prices hiked in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

India Today  

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule is leaving no stones unturned ahead of its release on December 5. The Andhra Pradesh government approved the makers' request to increase the ticket price for Pushpa 2 premiere shows and for the first 13 days. The tickets for the premiere show of Pushpa 2 on December 4 will be sold for Rs 944 …

Pushpa 2 pre-release event: Hyderabad traffic police issues advisory; check routes to take, avoid here
1 month ago

Pushpa 2 pre-release event: Hyderabad traffic police issues advisory; check routes to take, avoid here

Live Mint  

Pushpa 2: The Rule is set to hit the theatres on December 5, and Allu Arjun's fans just can't keep calm. With large crowds expected, the Hyderabad traffic police issued an advisory for commuters, urging them to avoid restricted routes and take alternate routes during the specified event time. Hyderabad traffic police, in a post on X, said, “Commuters are …

Ticket rates, benefit shows for Pushpa 2 justified
1 month, 1 week ago

Ticket rates, benefit shows for Pushpa 2 justified

Deccan Chronicle  

The official worldwide release date for the much-awaited film, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, is December 5, 2024. With Telugu cinema gaining global recognition, makers have to invest heavily, and the hike in ticket prices is more of a necessity than a choice," Raju explains. For the benefit shows, ticket prices have been set at Rs. "Benefit show tickets …

Pushpa 2 The Rule tickets going for over ₹2400 in Delhi, Mumbai; shows of Allu Arjun-starrer still selling out fast
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Pushpa 2 The Rule tickets going for over ₹2400 in Delhi, Mumbai; shows of Allu Arjun-starrer still selling out fast

Hindustan Times  

Allu Arjun's much-anticipated film Pushpa 2: The Rule is set to release in theatres in just four days. Pushpa 2 The Rule's costliest tickets Pushpa 2: The Rule is easily the most anticipated Indian film of the year. Yet, most of these theatres show 'filling fast' on the ticket booking platform BookMyShow, denoting high demand for tickets despite the high …

Pushpa 2 morning shows witness high demand ahead of film's release
1 month, 1 week ago

Pushpa 2 morning shows witness high demand ahead of film's release

India Today  

The upcoming release of Pushpa 2: The Rule has generated immense excitement among audiences in North India, specifically Delhi, with early morning show bookings already nearing full capacity. The Hindi-dubbed version of the film has drawn significant interest, with premium recliner seats priced as high as Rs 2000, further reflecting the film's popularity. Reportedly, as many as 55,000 tickets have …

Price hike for Pushpa 2 movie draws flak
1 month, 1 week ago

Price hike for Pushpa 2 movie draws flak

The Hindu  

The decision to allow higher ticket prices for Pushpa 2 has drawn flak from moviegoers with many netizens taking to social media to question the decision. On Friday, the Telangana government granted permission for extra shows and increased ticket prices for the upcoming film “Pushpa 2: The Rule.” The film, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, is slated for release …

Telangana Govt gives nod to Pushpa ticket price hike
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana Govt gives nod to Pushpa ticket price hike

Deccan Chronicle  

Earlier, big-ticket Telugu films like “Kalki 2898 AD, ‘Salaar’ and ‘Devara’ also got permission and hiked ticket prices, and they fixed between Rs 395, Rs 403, and Rs 495 per head but this time, Pushpa The Rule breaks new ground and touches magical Rs 600 mark. “It is the highest ticket rate for a Telugu film in recent times and …

Pushpa 2 US distributor placates fans' concerns about few shows: ‘Wicked, Gladiator 2, Moana 2 also releasing’
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pushpa 2 US distributor placates fans' concerns about few shows: ‘Wicked, Gladiator 2, Moana 2 also releasing’

Hindustan Times  

Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, sold over 40k tickets in the US days before its release on December 4. ‘We know where to fit in’ A fan made a flow chart comparing the number of shows allotted to Pushpa 2 in Cinemark screens versus Kalki 2898 AD and Devara: Part 1, claiming …

AP Govt. enhances ticket rates for Devara film, Allows special shows
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Govt. enhances ticket rates for Devara film, Allows special shows

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Andhra Pradesh government has accorded permission to the managements of all theatres in the State to enhance the ticket rates up to upper class Rs.110, lower class Rs.60 and multiplex Rs.135, all including GST per each ticket over and above the admission rates for the upcoming film ‘Devara’ starring Junior NTR and others. The government also accord permission …

Pushpa 2 Joins 200 Crore Club even Before Release?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pushpa 2 Joins 200 Crore Club even Before Release?

Deccan Chronicle  

Pushpa 2 is one of the most-awaited films across the globe. Starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in the lead roles, the film is directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The anticipation surrounding Pushpa 2: The Rule extends far beyond the borders of Telugu cinema, gripping the attention of audiences across India. Starring the charismatic …

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