A new round of discussions has taken place regarding the Pushpa 2 stampede case after Sritej’s father, Bhaskar, spoke publicly about the difficulties he faced in securing continued help for his son. His comments prompted a response from both Allu Arjun’s team and Telangana Film Development Corporation chairman and producer Dil Raju, who met the family and clarified the support already provided.
In a video released to the media, Arjun’s representatives explained that the actor and his father, Allu Aravind, had extended substantial financial assistance over the past year. According to Dil Raju, the family received a total of ₹3.20 crore, including ₹1.5 crore secured as a fixed deposit in the child’s name. He added that Arjun himself contributed ₹2 crore, structured in a way that ensures the family receives a monthly income of about ₹75,000, meant to cover treatment and daily needs through annual interest.
Raju also detailed that additional funds, estimated at around ₹70 lakh, were used for immediate medical requirements and to help stabilise Sritej’s long-term future. While the boy is recovering, Bhaskar recently approached the team again seeking further support for rehabilitation. Raju confirmed that he had spoken with the family and promised to coordinate additional help with Allu Aravind.
Bhaskar appears in the same video acknowledging that Allu Arjun and his family had been supportive since the tragedy but said he required further assistance for the coming months. He explained that doctors have recommended extended rehabilitation for the child and that this need had now been approved by Arjun’s team. Raju assured him that medical expenses will be covered for as long as the treatment requires, even if it extends beyond a year.
The accident occurred on December 4, 2024, at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule. A surge in the crowd as Arjun arrived led to a stampede that claimed the life of Revathi and left her young son, Sritej, critically injured. Several people were hurt, and legal action followed, leading to the arrest of Arjun, members of his staff, and theatre officials. All were later released on bail. At the time, Arjun and his father had publicly committed to supporting the injured child.
The issue drew renewed attention this week when Bhaskar’s comments circulated widely, prompting questions about whether the promised help had stalled. Producer Bunny Vas addressed the matter at a press interaction, noting that Dil Raju had stepped in to resolve the concerns and ensure the family continued receiving support.
