Allu Arjun Skips Thandel Event Last Minute, Dad Allu Aravind Explains Why

Overview: Allu Arjun skipped the much-awaited Thandel event, and Allu Aravind disclosed the surprising reason.

Fans of Allu Arjun were excited when the actor was announced as the chief guest for the Thandel Jaathara. However, their hopes were dashed as the Pushpa star didn’t attend the event.

The event, originally set to kick off at 5 PM, faced a delay of three hours, leaving fans waiting until the very last moment for Allu Arjun’s appearance. Addressing his absence, film producer Allu Aravind explained, “We expected Bunny to join, but after returning from abroad, he suffered from severe gastritis and couldn’t make it.”

Public Entry Restricted Last Minute

Unexpectedly, organizers restricted public entry at the last minute, sharing the update on social media: “Public entry for today’s #ThandelJaathara is now closed. Tune in live from home.“

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Reports suggest the decision was made following a tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre, where a stampede left one woman dead and her son seriously injured.

About Thandel

Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, Thandel is based on real events involving Srikakulam fishermen who drifted into Pakistani waters. The film releases on February 7.