The Sandhya Theatre stampede case was closely watched by many in December 2024. Because it involved Allu Arjun's bail hearings, some select video clips related to the case went viral online. Bunny's lawyer, Niranjan Reddy, became quite famous among Netizens for successfully securing his bail.
The court hearings influenced the director of Priyadarshi's upcoming movie, Court. In an interview, the Jathi Ratnalu and Mallesham actor said that some dubs were tweaked in light of the sensational case. In order to lend a touch of authenticity, Niranjan Reddy's language was replicated in the film in the dubbing phase. Court is about a marginalized teen male who gets framed under drastic provisions for falling in love with a teen from a rich background.
Court is produced by Natural Star Nani. While Nani is confident that it will be another Balagam, the chances of the courtroom drama becoming a box office hit are extremely remote. So far, there is no X factor that can draw the audience to theatres. A positive 'word of mouth' effect is nearly impossible in March, the busy Exam season.
