365Telugu.com online news, December 14th,2024: Recent reports indicate that Telugu film actor Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13, 2024, in connection with a stampede that occurred during a special screening of his film “Pushpa 2: The Rule.” This incident resulted in the death of one person and injuries to others.
The number of Telugu film actors arrested over time varies and includes incidents from past and present, often related to personal disputes, financial issues, substance abuse cases, or legal violations. Below are some notable examples:
Actors Arrested in the Past:
Rajasekhar and Jeevitha: Arrested in the past over disputes related to financial and property matters.
Nandamuri Balakrishna: Briefly detained in 2004 following a shooting incident at his residence.
Tanish: Questioned in connection with a drug case linked to the Tollywood industry in 2017.
Pallak Lalwani: Involved in a minor legal issue; later clarified to be a misunderstanding.
Recent Cases:
Navdeep: Investigated and arrested in 2023 as part of a drug-related case in Hyderabad.
Ravi Teja’s Brother Bharath: Arrested for drug abuse-related allegations before his passing in an accident.
Puri Jagannadh (Director) and Others: Summoned for questioning in connection with the 2017 Tollywood drugs case.
Notable Industry-Wide Investigations:
The 2017 Tollywood drug scandal involved several actors, directors, and technicians. Although not all were arrested, many were questioned, including:
Charmme Kaur
Ravi Teja
Mumaith Khan
Legal issues involving film personalities attract significant media attention, but it’s crucial to note that arrests don’t always imply guilt, as many actors are cleared after investigation.