At the grand Pushpa 2 pre-release event held in Chennai, Allu Arjun shared a heartfelt story about his journey in the film industry. The event, which was attended by stars like Rashmika Mandanna and Devi Sri Prasad, saw Allu Arjun reminiscing about his early days and the pivotal role played by director Sukumar in his career
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Allu Arjun made his debut as a lead actor with the film “Gangotri” directed by Raghavendra Rao. While the film was a superhit, Allu Arjun admitted that he didn’t quite deliver as an actor. “I made my debut as a lead actor with Raghavendra Rao garu’s Gangotri. He delivered a superhit, but I didn’t deliver as an actor,” he said
After the release of “Gangotri,” Allu Arjun found himself without any offers. “No one came to work with me after the release of the film. I was jobless for the next year,” he revealed. It was during this challenging time that Sukumar, who was making his directorial debut with “Arya,” approached Allu Arjun and offered him the lead role
Sukumar’s faith in Allu Arjun turned out to be a game-changer. “A debut filmmaker came up to me and offered Arya. There has been no looking back since then,” Allu Arjun said, expressing his gratitude towards Sukumar. The collaboration between the two resulted in the success of “Arya” and its sequel “Arya 2,” and later, the blockbuster “Pushpa: The Rise” in 2021
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Allu Arjun went on to praise Sukumar, who was absent from the event due to his busy post-production schedule. “When I look back at my career, and if I have to point out the one person who had the maximum impact in my life, it would have to be Sukumar. Even now, he is busy with the post-production. His absence speaks louder than his presence. I miss you, Sukku. We are all in this together.”
The event also saw the launch of the song “Kissik,” a special dance number from “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” featuring Sreeleela for the first time along with Allu Arjun. The film, made on a high budget of Rs 400-500 crore, is expected to be Allu Arjun’s maiden entry into the Rs 1000 crore club. The sequel will also see the return of Fahadh Faasil, Sunil, Ajay Ghosh, Anasuya Bhardwaj, Ajay, Prathap, Brahmaji, Dhananjaya, Mime Gopi, and more. Veteran actor Jagapathi Babu has joined the sequel
With cinematography by Mirosław Kuba Brożek and editing by Naveen Nooli, “Pushpa 2: The Rule” is set to release worldwide on December 5, 2024, in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. The film is anticipated to have one of the widest releases and is expected to be one of the most expensive Indian films
Allu Arjun’s journey from being jobless to becoming one of the most sought-after actors in the industry is a testament to his talent and perseverance, as well as the unwavering support of filmmakers like Sukumar who believe in giving opportunities to new talents
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