I’m a Law-Abiding Citizen, Says Arjun; Promises Support to Victim's Family

Talking to media persons after reaching his house in Jubilee Hills, he said that he would cooperate with the law enforcing authorities and do the needful.

Tollywood actor Allu Arjun said after release from jail on Saturday that he is a law-abiding citizen and respects the law, while promising all support to the family of the dead person.

Talking to media persons after reaching his house in Jubilee Hills, he said that he would cooperate with the law enforcing authorities and do the needful.

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He thanked all his fans across the country for their love and support.

I want to tell my fans that I am doing well. There is nothing to worry about. Thank you very much," the actor said.
He once again expressed his condolences to the family of the woman who lost her life in the stampede at a theatre in Hyderabad during the premier show of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'.

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It was very unfortunate. They went to watch the film and there was an accident. It was totally unintentional. I am very sorry for whatever has happened. It was purely out of my personal control," said Allu Arjun, who was booked by police for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

He said he has been visiting theaters to watch movies for the last 20 years, but what happened that day was really unlucky.

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He said he has visited that place-Sandhya Theatre-for more than 30 times.

"I will be there for the family to support them in whatever way I can. We can never cover the loss of the person but I will support them in whatever possible way" said the actor, who already announced Rs 25 lakh for the family of the deceased.

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The pan-India actor spoke in English, Hindi and Telugu to thank his fans, saying he was here because of their love and support.

He did not reply when asked if he believed the Telangana government was behind his arrest.

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"When the law is taking care of itself, I should not hamper the case," he said and refused to answer any questions relating to the legal aspects of the case.

The National Award-winning actor agreed that it was a very challenging situation for the family.

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Allu Arjun came out of Chanchalguda Central Jail on Saturday morning after spending a night in the prison.

The actor, who was granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court on Friday evening an hour after a lower court sent him to judicial custody for 14 days, had to spend the night in the jail due to delay in the prison authorities receiving bail orders.

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Actor headed straight to the office of the production house, Geetha Arts, of the family. He spent an hour there talking to his lawyers.

He reached his house later, where his members of the family received him. The actor was found to be hugging his wife and children and other members.

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A large number of actor fans gathered outside his house to welcome him.

A woman died and her son was seriously injured in stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premier show featuring Allu Arjun in December 4.

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Criminal case under Sections 105 (Culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 118(1) (Voluntarily causing hurt) r/w 3(5) BNS was also registered against Allu Arjun, his security team and theater management.

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