The arrest of Allu Arjun has sparked widespread outrage across the Telugu states, drawing criticism from prominent political figures, including BJP MP Bandi Sanjay and MLA Raja Singh. The circumstances of his arrest, reportedly from his bedroom without time to change, have led to public discontent over the handling of the situation.

"National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun, lifted straight from his bedroom without even being given time to change, is a disgraceful act of mismanagement and disrespect. A star of his stature, who brought global recognition to Indian cinema, deserved better treatment. The tragic death of a woman in the stampede at Sandhya theatre is deeply unfortunate, but it only underscores the Congress government’s failure to manage the massive crowd. After the phenomenal success of Pushpa: The Rise, fans had high hopes for Pushpa: The Rule, and the massive turnout was expected given his popularity. The real failure lies in the Congress government’s inability to ensure proper arrangements for such a high-profile event. This negligence and mishandling are unacceptable. Icon Star and his fans deserve dignity, not chaos," tweeted Bandi Sanjay.

National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun, lifted straight from his bedroom without even being given time to change, is a disgraceful act of mismanagement and disrespect.

A star of his stature, who brought global recognition to Indian cinema, deserved better treatment.

The tragic…

— Bandi Sanjay Kumar (@bandisanjay_bjp) December 13, 2024

Raja Singh tweeted, "The tragic stampede incident is a glaring failure of the police department, not the fault of National Award-winning star @alluarjun, who has brought immense pride to the Telugu states with his accolades and achievements. Holding him accountable for something he isn't directly responsible for is both unjust and unwarranted. Instead of addressing the systemic issues and lapses in crowd management, targeting a celebrated icon reflects poorly on the administration. The Congress government must introspect and ensure accountability lies where it truly belongs - with those responsible for maintaining public safety. Allu Arjun deserves respect for his contributions, not treatment befitting a criminal."

The tragic stampede incident is a glaring failure of the police department, not the fault of National Award-winning star @alluarjun, who has brought immense pride to the Telugu states with his accolades and achievements.

Holding him accountable for something he isn't directly… pic.twitter.com/LA1spIWtpi

— Raja Singh (@TigerRajaSingh) December 13, 2024