Telugu superstar Allu Arjun was released from Chanchalguda Jail in Hyderabad on Saturday morning, following a night of protests by hundreds of fans outside the prison. Actor Allu Arjun's lawyer Ashok Reddy said, " They received an order copy from High Court but despite that, they didn't release the accused (Allu Arjun)...they will have to answer...this is illegal detention, we will take legal action...as of now he has been released..."
Allu Arjun leaves Geetha Arts office in Hyderabad
Following his release, the actor was seen leaving from the Geetha Arts office in Jubilee Hills. The court issued the order on Friday, setting a personal bond of Rs 50,000 in connection with the tragic death of a woman on December 4.
Delay in release despite bail order
Despite being granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court on Friday evening, Arjun spent the night in jail as authorities reportedly did not receive a copy of the bail order until late at night.
“Allu Arjun has been released,” his lawyer Ashok Reddy confirmed, outside Chanchalguda prison. The actor, 42, was immediately driven to his residence, where he was seen reuniting with and hugging his family.
Counsel criticises delay as 'illegal detention'
Arjun’s legal team criticised the delay in his release, calling it unlawful. “The Supreme Court order was very specific—to release him immediately after receipt of the order. Even then, they couldn’t do anything about it. This is an illegal detention and we will follow the legal steps,” said Reddy, emphasising that Arjun was held as a “special category prisoner” in the jail.
Surprise arrest and interim bail
In a dramatic turn of events on Friday morning, the actress was arrested and remanded in custody for 14 days by a lower court to release him.
Arjun was booked in a stampede at the Sandhya theater on December 4. The incident took place during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule, when thousands of people thronged to catch a glimpse of the star. The tragedy killed a 35-year-old woman and left her eight-year-old son in the hospital.
Police file case against Arjun and others
The Hyderabad police filed a case against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), based on a complaint lodged by the deceased woman’s family.
Security tightened outside actor’s residence
In anticipation of a large gathering of fans, police increased security outside Arjun’s Hyderabad residence following his release. Fans, who had gathered outside the jail during his detention, expressed their relief and continued support for the actor.
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