Comedian Rahul Ramakrishna Retracts Comments on Sandhya Theatre Incident

Comedian Rahul Ramakrishna has retracted his earlier comments on the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident, acknowledging that he had responded without fully understanding the situation. The actor announced this reversal through a post on the social media platform X, which has since gone viral. He stated, "I was terribly uninformed about all the events that took place. I take back my statements that I made previously."

The incident in question involved a stampede at Sandhya Theatre, which occurred during an event featuring actor Allu Arjun. Following Allu Arjun's arrest, Rahul Ramakrishna had voiced criticism, describing the incident as unfortunate and indicative of a failure in law and order. He questioned why the police had not taken adequate precautions given the scale of the event and pointed out that celebrities attending public spaces necessitated extra vigilance.

Ramakrishna had also criticized the decision to allow a large number of people inside the venue simultaneously and questioned why similar urgency was not shown for stampede incidents at political gatherings, which sometimes result in fatalities. He demanded compensation for the victims’ families and stated that holding a single individual accountable for such events was unfair.

The controversy surrounding Allu Arjun's arrest escalated into a broader debate between the film industry and the government. Amid this backdrop, Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand released a detailed video explaining the events of that day. The video outlined the sequence, including Allu Arjun's rally to the theatre, his movie screening, and the stampede that led to the death of Revathi and severe injury to her son. It also showed the actor waving to fans after leaving the theatre.

In response to this clarification, Rahul Ramakrishna admitted his initial lack of information and expressed regret for his earlier remarks. His statement on X has garnered widespread attention, with many users praising his decision to stand by the truth. “This is an admirable move, and standing by the truth is of utmost importance,” one user commented. Another remarked, “Proud to see someone like you taking responsibility.”