Public opinion turns against Allu Arjun and Tollywood celebrities

Allu Arjun, a popular Tollywood actor, found himself at the center of controversy after being arrested in connection with a stampede that led to the death of a woman with her son still fighting for life on a ventilator. After his release from jail, he immediately started meeting with industry colleagues. Photos and videos of these meetings were shared publicly sparking mixed reactions among fans and the general public.

Initially, Allu Arjun received support with many fans showing sympathy towards him. He met with several industry figures, including Chiranjeevi and Nagababu, and these meetings were widely covered in the media. However, as time passed, the public’s opinion began to shift. People started questioning why Allu Arjun was spending time with celebrities instead of addressing the concerns of the real victims involved in the tragedy.

#AlluArjun, made drama the entire Saturday with 100s of Cameras around

He was meeting people in open, Eating outside and even intimate family movements were among cameras

Its a PR Act to revive his movie #Pushpa2TheRule , which was going dead in most areas

Never seen a more… pic.twitter.com/aBg1R5YKkk

— Ravi @ Prabhas Army (@RaviPrabhas333) December 14, 2024

The lack of any visible efforts to meet the family of the deceased or the boy still on life support has become a focal point of criticism. While some of Allu Arjun’s supporters initially defended him, the growing sentiment from the public has become increasingly negative. Anti-fans and neutrals have raised concerns about his priorities, especially since his public appearances have been largely centered around meeting celebrities rather than addressing the incident’s aftermath.

In response to the criticism, Allu Arjun clarified that he had not met the victims due to ongoing legal proceedings. Despite this, public opinion remains divided, with many questioning whether celebrities, in general, are paying enough attention to the victims of such tragedies. The actor’s and also Tollywood celebrities (who met Allu Arjun recently) failure to address the situation has led to further backlash and ignoring the core issue harmed their image further.

This shift in public sentiment is a sign that Allu Arjun and other celebrities need to be more mindful of how their actions are perceived during sensitive times like these.

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