AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi sharply criticized Allu Arjun for his alleged "insensitive" behaviour and "irresponsibility" following the stampede at the film's Hyderabad premiere. Without directly naming the actor, Owaisi stated, "According to my information, when he was informed about the stampede and the death of a person, he remarked, 'Now the movie will be a hit.'"