Allu Arjun's arrest and subsequent bail in connection with a stampede case at Sandhya Theater in Hyderabad captured the attention of people across the Telugu states, keeping them glued to TV channels and social media.
Many members of the public openly expressed their support for Allu Arjun, arguing that he was not directly responsible for the tragic stampede that claimed the life of a woman.
Even national media outlets questioned the rationale behind Allu Arjun’s arrest in the case.
However, the Telugu film industry, particularly its top stars, remained conspicuously silent, refraining from publicly supporting him or offering moral support. This hesitancy was widely attributed to their fear of repercussions from the state government.
While actors like Nani, Rahul Ramakrishna, and Brahmaji openly voiced their opinions on social media, the so-called big stars chose to stay quiet.
While it is understandable to avoid commenting on the success of Pushpa 2 during a sensitive time, the lack of solidarity when a fellow industry member was arrested under contentious circumstances reflected poorly on the Tollywood fraternity, making it appear weak and divided.
