Whistles and hoots replaced the post-lunch somnolence as Telugu star Allu Arjun arrived at a Mumbai venue to promote Pushpa 2: The Rule. After his stops in Patna and Kochi, Arjun, dressed in his hallmark black, greeted the national media and urged audiences to witness the much-anticipated sequel in theatres. One of the biggest pan-India releases of the year, the film is set to open in 12,500 screens worldwide in six languages.
Across regions, fans are united in their enthusiasm as they await the return of Pushpa Raj, the fearsome sandalwood kingpin played by Arjun with rakish charm and breathless bravado in Pushpa: The Rise (2021). Directed by Sukumar, the sequel witnesses the return of Rashmika Mandanna as Pushpa’s beloved Srivalli and Malayalam star Fahadh Fasil as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.
“We have dedicated the last five years of our life to this franchise,” Arjun said. “We are still working (on Pushpa 2). I have lost my …