Pushpa 2 movie review and box office collection LIVE Updates: Allu Arjun says he is ‘heartbroken’ about the tragic death of a woman in stampede at ‘Pushpa 2’ premiere

One of the biggest releases of the year, Pushpa 2 has hit theatres and with a bang! Directed by Sukumar, this action-packed drama promises to take the story of Pushpa Raj to greater heights, with double the action, following his rise from a humble labourer to a key player in the sandalwood smuggling syndicate, aiming to become its kingpin one day.

Allu Arjun is back in the lead, alongside Rashmika Mandanna reprising her role as Srivalli. The film also features Fahadh Faasil as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. According to reports, the film’s narrative will delve deeper into the conflict between Pushpa and Shekhawat while exploring his rise to power. Fahadh Faasil’s role has already been attracting eyeballs, and is being talked about.

The plot of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ exactly picks up from where ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ left off, continuing the journey of Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun) as he rises in the criminal world, despite obstacles. The sequel will delve deeper into Pushpa’s complex rivalry with Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil) and his quest to control the red sandalwood smuggling business. The film promises a massive scale and action-packed sequences, including a massive underwater sequence and a performance at the Gangamma Jatara, all while maintaining its intense storytelling and dramatic theatrics. The film’s music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, who seems to have returned with a chartbusting album again. The cinematography is by Mirosław Broż, and the film’s overall budget is estimated to be around Rs 500 crore.

‘Pushpa 2: The Rule; has been generating huge buzz with its record-breaking promotional campaign, which has a budget of Rs 150 crore. The promotional tour kicked off with a huge trailer launch in Patna, and continued in cities like Chennai and Kochi, where Allu Arjun interacted with fans.

When it comes to a Pan India presence, ‘Pushpa 2’ is releasing simultaneously in Telugu and dubbed versions of Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. ‘Pushpa 2’ is expected to break many records, with pre-release bookings already surpassing Rs 100 crore globally, setting the stage for a massive opening. But we have to wait to see whether Allu Arjun’s reunion with Sukumar will emerge as one of the biggest hits at the box office to set a new record for an Indian film or not.

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