Actor Allu Arjun, producers and director of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' have announced Rs 2 crore for the family of the woman who was killed and her son who was critically injured during the premiere show of the movie at Sandhya Theatre on December 4.
Allu Arjun's father and well-known producer Allu Arvind made the announcement on Wednesday after meeting Sri Teja, who is undergoing treatment at KIMS Hospital.
According to sources, Allu Arvind has said the cheque was given to Dil Raju, chairman of Telangana State Film Development Corporation.
The film unit has decided to provide a financial aid of Rs 2 crore to support the boy and his family.
While Allu Arjun has contributed Rs 1 crore, Mythri Movies, the producers of the movie have extended assistance of Rs 50 lakh. Film's director Sukumar has also given Rs 50 lakh to the family.
Allu Arvind said they spoke to doctors and were happy to know that he is recovering.
Allu Arjun had announced Rs 25 lakh for the family two days after the incident. He had also assured all support to the family including treatment expenses of the boy.
Sri Tej's father Bhaskar had said on Tuesday that he received a demand draft of Rs 10 lakh from Allu Arjun.
Bhaskar said the boy's manager is in constant touch with the family, updating them about the condition of the boy.
Both the Telangana government and Allu Arjun are supporting the family.
Bhaskar said Minister for Roads & Buildings and Cinematography Komatireddy Venkat Reddy gave them a cheque of Rs 25 lakh.
The boy's father said after 20 days, they noticed some body movement.
"He also opened his eyes but did not recognise any of us," he said.
A woman named Revathi died and her son Sri Tej was seriously injured in the stampede at Sandhya Theatre.
Actor Allu Arjun was arrested in the case on December 13 and was released on interim bail the next day.
The Chikkadpally Police, which had registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, questioned Allu Arjun for more than three hours on Tuesday.
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