Indian film star Samantha Ruth Prabhu found herself in a tense crowd situation in Hyderabad on Sunday, after videos surfaced showing the actor struggling to navigate through an overwhelming gathering of fans following a public appearance. The incident has triggered fresh debate over celebrity safety, especially as it occurred only days after actress Nidhhi Agerwal faced a more alarming mobbing episode in the same city.
According to reports, Samantha had arrived in the upscale Jubilee Hills area to inaugurate a branch of Sirimalle Sarees. As news of her presence spread, a large number of fans and onlookers gathered outside the venue within minutes, quickly overwhelming the surroundings.
Viral footage shows Samantha attempting to leave the venue and reach her car amid heavy crowd pressure. Despite the presence of private security guards and local police personnel, the situation appeared difficult to control as several individuals breached the human barricade set up for her protection.
In the videos, multiple men can be seen pushing forward in an attempt to take selfies and get close to the actor. Security personnel were forced to form a protective shield around Samantha, physically clearing a narrow path to escort her safely to her vehicle.
The episode has drawn immediate comparisons to the recent incident involving Nidhhi Agerwal at Hyderabad’s Lulu Mall. On December 17, the actress was reportedly mobbed during a song launch event for the upcoming Prabhas film The Raja Saab, where the situation escalated into alleged manhandling and near-stampede conditions.
Following that incident, Hyderabad police registered a suo motu case against the mall management and event organisers for failing to secure proper permissions and arrange adequate security. However, the recurrence of a similar crowd-control failure has raised concerns over whether effective preventive measures were implemented afterward.
Observers and social media users have once again highlighted the issue of unchecked fan behavior and the intense culture of celebrity worship. Critics argue that event organisers often underestimate crowd turnout, particularly when stars with massive public appeal like Samantha Ruth Prabhu are involved.
Despite the visible discomfort caused by the surging crowd, Samantha maintained her composure throughout the ordeal. She appeared calm and cooperative as security teams guided her out of the area without further escalation.
As of late Sunday night, neither Samantha nor her representatives have issued an official statement regarding the incident or the apparent security lapse. Authorities have also not confirmed whether any formal action will be taken against the organisers of the event.
With two high-profile incidents occurring within days, public attention has now shifted toward the responsibility of event planners, venue management, and local authorities. The back-to-back episodes underline the urgent need for stricter crowd management protocols to ensure the safety of celebrities and the public alike during high-profile appearances in Hyderabad.
