Allu Arjun recently extended a helping hand to a bright student from Kerala, who was struggling to find a way to pursue her nursing studies. The Pushpa actor assured her sponsorship for her four-year-long course by meeting all expenses.
And now, Alappuzha district Collector VR Krishna Teja has informed all and sundry about the noble gesture of Allu Arjun through his Facebook page. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the Collector outlined how the student, a Muslim girl, had come seeking help in continuing her studies. The youngster, even though she had scored a respectable 92 per cent in her plus two examinations, was unable to continue studies due to financial constrainst aher her father passed away due to COVID-19 in 2021.
He informed that they decided to make sure the child gets help and contacted various colleges before getting her a seat in St. Thomas Nursing College, Kattanam.
The next constraint was to get a person to sponsor her studies, he said.
The official, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, contacted Tollywood super star Allu Arjun and he readily agreed to offer assistance. The Collector went on to reveal he called Allu Arjun for the purpose and as soon as he heard the matter, agreed to meet the entire expense of studies, including her hostel fees, that too for four years.
Teja said he himself went for the admission of the girl the other day, adding, “I am sure that she will study well and become a nurse in future who will take care of her mother and brother and will do good to the society.”
The officer concluded Facebook post thanking Allu Arjun , the college authorities and others who gave all support for the same.
On the work front, Allu Arjun, who became a pan-India star with Pushpa: The Rise, is currently busy with Pushpa: The Rule. He will be seen sharing screen with Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in the film.
