Telugu star Allu Arjun’sPushpa: The Rulehas finally set a release date coinciding with India’s Independence Day in August. The makers shared a new poster for the sequel of 2021’s hitPushpa: The Rise, which sees the symbolic tiger ready to get on the top of a hit and finally claiming his territory, just like its protagonist Pushpa (Arjun). TheTelugu languageprequel was an unexpected hit across India gathering fanfare as well as critical acclaim that has hyped the audience for the upcoming feature.
Set in the late 90sthe original feature saw the rise of Pushpa, a coolie who makes his way through the ranks in the smuggling syndicate of red sandalwood by any means possible. The rare wood grows only in the Seshachalam Hills of Andhra Pradesh, India and is heavily smuggled around the world, but things change when a new egotistical police officer Bhanwar Singh (Fahadh Faasil), comes to town and stops Pushpa.The upcoming sequel will focus on their rivalry and will see the expanse of Pushpa’s rule which is marred by deceit and blood.
‘Pushpa’ is a Critically Acclaimed Film
Written and directed by Sukumar, who is known for his complex and multi-layered screenplays and for immaculately presenting morally ambiguous protagonists, the original feature was an unexpected hit across the country. It won two Nation Film Awards including Best Actor (Arjun) and Best Music Direction (Devi SriPrasad). The feature is also considered one of Arjun’s best performances to date as he gets down and dirty portraying the very dark and weirdly comedic Pushpa and going through a complete body transformation andperforming some very complex action set pieces.
Overall, the feature has gathered much praise for its performances, slick action choreography, cinematography, and direction. This gives the audiences all the more reason to root for the upcomingPushpa: The Rise. At thebox office, the feature turned out to be the highest-grossing Indian film of 2021, and ranks among the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time.
Along with Arjun and Faasil,Pushpa: The Risebrings back familiar faces includingAnimalstarRashmika Mandannaas Pushpa’s wife Srivalli,Dhananjayaas Jaali Reddy,Shanmukhas Jakka Reddy,Anasuya Bharadwajas Mangalam Dakshayani, along withRao Rameshas Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu andPrakash Rajas Mangalam Prakash. Also rounding off the cast areAjayas Molleti Mohan,Sritej,Jagapathi Babu,Kalpalatha, andSunilas Mangalam Srinu. Sukumar directs from his own script.
Pushpa: The Ruledebuts worldwide on August 15. You can check out the new announcement below:
