One of the most anticipated films of 2024, starring stylish Tollywood star Allu Arjun, has finally made its way to the theaters on December 5. The film takes the audience back to the rugged world of Chittor’s red sandalwood smuggling syndicate and the unwavering triumph of Pushparaj.
When Pushpa: The Rise was released in 2021, the film caused a nationwide rampage by breaking all box office records and establishing Allu Arjun as one of the most hit stars in the Indian cinema landscape. Although there is no denial that the actioner elevated his stardom to an unprecedented height, amassing him a monumental fanbase across regions, especially Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and the Hindi-speaking areas.
Also lovingly called Bunny, Icon Star, or Stylish Star, his rustic and energetic performance as Pushpa in a typical mass commercial template by Sukumar earned him millions of fans across the country. While fans can’t keep calm and the frenzy continues with the release of the film’s sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, moviegoers are already thronging the theaters, and the advance booking has surpassed records of blockbuster movies like RRR, Baahubali 2, and Jawan. Released worldwide across 12,500 screens, Pushpa 2 is poised to make a staggering collection of Rs 270 crores in global earnings on day 1, as predicted by box office experts.
Though it is yet to see what the audience footfall will be and if this prediction comes true, Allu Arjun will become the first actor in Indian cinema history to achieve this milestone, taking over actors like Prabhas, Ram Charan, and so on.
As the audience showers love and praise on the film, Allu Arjun may not technically be the only biggest pan-India superstar to rise from the South Film Industry, but his stardom remains unmatched as the actor enjoys unparalleled affection and adoration outside the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, surpassing the recognition he receives here. Ironically, despite often being trolled in his home states, the actor’s fame and popularity are immense in other geographical belts, a fact that often goes unrecognized.
Given his achievements through Pushpa: The Rise, the gripping narrative of how his character rose to the heights of new success in the smuggling underworld, clashing with his formidable foes, accompanied by his electrifying raw performance, complimented by an extremely believable storyline, a larger-than-life character, and crude emotion, all worked in his favour. Having been committed to the character for five years now, Arjun looks extremely comfortable in his skin doing the role. People went crazy over his dialogues, including ‘thaggede le’/‘Pushparaj jhukega nahi’ in Hindi. The movie songs “Srivali” and “Oo Antava” are the first preferences in any party.
In a career spanning two decades, Allu Arjun has delivered many superhits, including Arya 2 (2009), Race Gurram (2014), Julayi (2012), and S/O Satyamurthy (2015), among others, earning him several reputed awards. He made his debut at the age of 20 with the Telugu drama Gangotri in 2003. However, he rose to prominence with Arya, which put him in the league of the most bankable stars in Tollywood. But what many don’t know is that Arya had also established a strong presence for him in North India. Arya not only created a cult following for Allu Arjun in the Hindi-speaking belt but also in Kerala, where his fans call him Mallu Arjun and created several fan clubs.
He has worked with several renowned filmmakers such as Vamsi Paidipally, Trivikram Srinivas, and others. We can give credit to his breathtaking acting skills, dancing prowess, and incomparable urban swag for his well-decorated career. His unrivaled popularity, especially in the north, can be attributed to his beautifully synchronized songs and choreography, like Butta Bomma from Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Ringa Ringa from Arya 2, Top Lesi Poddi from Iddarammayilatho, and many more. Interestingly, his songs are always on the top of the chartbusters.
No other actor could have managed to have a smooth foray like Allu Arjun into different regional markets, as he has been able to achieve this mostly with his humility, down-to-earth demeanor, and, of course, him accrediting his success to the adulation of his fans.
Apart from his versatility and refined acting chops in multiple genres, the star’s unique style and fashionable nature have always kept him in the favourite zone of his admirers for all these years. Even before Pushpa, Allu Arjun’s dubbed Hindi movies that have been aired on television garnered him a huge following, with his films being the most viewed on TV and YouTube.
Moreover, endorsements for various brands and a positive image have also contributed to his immense popularity. His sheer hard work and distinctive style have worked like a charm for the public.
At the same time, we saw Allu Arjun’s fame when the makers of Pushpa 2 decided to launch the film’s trailer on a grand scale in Patna, Bihar, where the public stormed the event in numbers, turning it into a super success. This proves him to be a treasured mass hero even if there is a language barrier. Now, with Pushpa: The Rule running at the cinema halls, we expect Allu Arjun to receive unprecedented love from people across the globe with the film reaching and breaking all records.
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