Law applies to all, no exemption for film stars: CM Revanth

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy addressed the controversy surrounding actor Allu Arjun’s arrest, emphasising that the law applies equally to everyone whether they are film stars or political figures.
Drawing parallels with past incidents involving Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, the CM said that the law functions as per the Constitution authored by Dr BR Ambedkar.
“The police arrested Allu Arjun in connection with a tragic incident in which a woman lost her life, and her son is still battling for survival. A criminal case was registered after the incident. The law cannot be changed for film or political personalities,” he asserted in an interview with Aaj Tak.
“Did Allu Arjun fight on the India-Pakistan border? He invested money in films, earned profits and entertained audiences, but that doesn’t exempt him from legal scrutiny,” the CM said.
Detailing the sequence of events, Revanth said that the police visited Allu Arjun’s residence 10 days after the case was registered. He explained that the chaos ensued when the actor stepped out of his car during a public function leading to an uncontrollable rush.
“Had he stayed in his car and left quietly after watching the movie, the situation could have been avoided. But the unnecessary fanfare caused a stampede, resulting in the unfortunate loss of life,” the CM said.
The Chief Minister clarified that Allu Arjun has been named as Accused No. 11 (A11) in the case and asked, “Who is responsible for the woman’s death? Shouldn’t a case be filed even if lives are lost?”
Addressing his personal connection to the actor, Revanth acknowledged that he had known Allu Arjun since childhood and that their families are related.
“Allu Arjun’s uncle, Chiranjeevi, is a Congress leader, and another relative, Chandrasekhar Reddy, is also part of the Congress. His wife is connected to my family as well,” he said. However, he reiterated that these personal ties have no bearing on the case, as the Home Department, which he handles, is committed to impartiality.
Revanth also highlighted the condition of the deceased woman’s son, who is in a coma and emphasised the need for accountability.