India, April 5 -- Director Sukumar's 2009 hit Arya 2, starring Allu Arjun, Kajal Aggarwal and Navdeep in the lead roles, was re-released in theatres on April 5. Arjun turns 43 on April 8, and the film was re-released in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Sandhya Theatre, where the Pushpa stampede took place, also released the film amid high security, according to ABP Live. (Also Read: Allu Arjun celebrates 'chinni babu' Ayaan's 11th birthday without revealing new look. See pics)

The report states that the re-release tickets sold well, and the single screens opened houseful. However, given the security lapse during the release of Pushpa 2: The Rule in December 2024, the authorities were wary and took extraordinary measures to ensure the audien...