Allu Arjun Not A Fan Of Word Bollywood, Reveals Pushpa Star
Actor Allu Arjun recently expressed his gratitude to a Bollywood filmmaker for postponing the release of their film, which was initially scheduled for December 6, 2024, to avoid a box office clash with his highly anticipated movie Pushpa 2: The Rule. While Arjun refrained from naming the Hindi film or filmmaker, he confirmed that the film in question was Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal.
During a successful meet for Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad on Saturday, which marked his first public appearance after being arrested and released on bail in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. Arjun shared that he personally called the Bollywood filmmaker to request a date change. “When I called up one of the filmmakers from Bollywood, from Hindi cinema, I’m not a fan of that word Bollywood. In Hindi cinema, I called somebody and I said, they were also supposed to come on December 6. They were very accommodating, and they moved from that date. I personally called them and thanked them for moving the date, and they said, ‘We’re all fans of Pushpa’, and if you come, then we will make way for it,” Arjun said.
In his address, Arjun also extended his heartfelt thanks to the entire Indian film industry for their support. He noted that the gesture reflected the unity within the industry and acknowledged the importance of collaboration and mutual respect.
The actor, who has been basking in the success of Pushpa 2, spoke passionately about the film and his team. He referred to the movie as “not just a film but an emotion” and dedicated the success to his fans. Arjun credited his supporters, or “army” as he called them, for the film’s triumph and promised to make them “more mad mad mad mad proud.”
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Arjun also took the time to thank the entire team behind Pushpa 2, including his co-stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, but emphasised the critical role of director Sukumar. Calling him a “genius” and a “maverick,” Arjun praised Sukumar for his vision and artistry. “Behind Pushpa’s success is one man, please don’t fall into that trap, and it’s no one else but the director, Sukumar,” Arjun said. “We are all characters in his dream. He is the one who talks to the audience directly.”
Sukumar’s contribution, according to Arjun, transcends that of a filmmaker; he is an emotion. Arjun also called himself Sukumar’s “biggest fan” and thanked him for helping bring pride to the entire Telugu film industry.
Pushpa 2 continues the saga that began with Pushpa: The Rise in 2021, which captivated audiences with its gripping narrative and stellar performances. The sequel, produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, has become a major hit, grossing over ₹1,800 crore worldwide since its release on December 5, 2024.
