Allu Arjun is a brand! Agree or not, the man, after the mammoth success of Pushpa: The Rise, is a celebrated pan-Indian superstar. With Pushpa 2 being the most anticipated film of 2024, did he and his director live up to the hype? Or does Pushpa 2 suffer from the sequel curse? Let’s find out!
Pushpa 2 begins in Japan, much like the first part. However, instead of an animated sequence, we see Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun) fighting smugglers. We’ll get to this sequence later. Back home, he is happily married and fully equipped to face his adversary, Bhanwar Singh Shekawat (Fahadh Faasil). Minister Siddapa (Rao Ramesh) trusts Pushpa Raj to clear all obstacles for him and helps him smuggle red sandalwood.
Enter central minister Prathap Reddy (Jagapathi Babu), who refuses to bend to Pushpa’s methods. Now, instead of one villain, Pushpa faces multiple foes, using his brilliant tactics to up his game in the world of red sandalwood smuggling. Did Pushpa Raj succeed in becoming international as he claims? How does he handle Bhanwar Singh Shekawat and Pratap Reddy? All these questions and more are answered (or not) over the course of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Director Sukumar’s Pushpa: The Rise introduced us a homegrown anti-hero in the form of Pushpa Raj. It chronicled the rise of a daily wage labourer, who with his intellect and street-smart attitude, became the syndicate head. Pushpa 2 is replete with several theatrical moments. Whether it’s the introduction scene, the Jathara sequence, or many more elevation scenes, you witness the power Pushpa Raj wields. Pushpa Raj is a man who buys the system, be it the police or the politicians, by showering them with money. If you think there is only so much money can buy, hold that thought, as Pushpa Raj will teach you that it’s not.
Here is the information in a structured row and column format:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sukumar |
| Written by | Sukumar, Srikanth Vissa (dialogues) |
| Produced by | Naveen Yerneni, Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar |
| Starring | Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil |
| Cinematography | Miroslaw Kuba Brozek |
| Edited by | Naveen Nooli |
| Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Production companies | Mythri Movie Makers, Sukumar Writings |
| Distributed by | [See below for specific details] |
| Release date | 5 December 2024 |
| Running time | 200 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹400–500 crore |
| Box office | Estimated ₹1,500 crore |
Compared to the first part, Pushpa 2 feels somewhat disjointed. The sequel focuses more on creating moments rather than building a coherent story. It centres on Allu Arjun’s stardom, and unfortunately, the storytelling suffers because of this. The main problem with Pushpa 2 is that these high moments linger longer than they should. Take, for instance, the sequence where a relative of Pushpa gets kidnapped. This goes on for a good 20 minutes, making you feel that the director is stretching it to massage his fans’ egos rather than progressing the plot.
Is Pushpa 2 hit or flop?
As per the calculation, the profit percentage of Pushpa 2 now stands at 252.12%. It is now the third-most profitable film of 2024 and has been declared a super-duper hit in Hindi. Pushpa 2 has recently surpassed the profits of HanuMan (Hindi), which concluded its box office run with an ROI of 241.17%.
What is the rating of Pushpa 2?
In terms of IMDb ratings, Pushpa 2 has a score of 6.5, trailing behind both Dangal (8.3) and Baahubali 2 (8.2)
Has Pushpa 2 crossed 1600 crore
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 sets new record, crosses Rs 1,600 crore in 19 days, eyes Rs 2,000 crore. Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule maintains a strong global box office, surpassing Rs 1,600 crore in just 19 days. The film joins Dangal and Baahubali 2 in this milestone
Will Pushpa 2 be a blockbuster?
Sukumar’s Telugu action thriller Pushpa 2: The Rule has broken another box office record. According to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the Hindi version of Allu Arjun’s film is the first to earn Rs 700 crore at the Indian box office, setting a new benchmark for the Rs 700 crore club domestically
Pushpa 2 X review: Fans praise Allu Arjun’s ‘roaring wildfire’ performance
Pushpa 2: The Rule dazzles with Allu Arjun’s performance and high-octane action. Fans are thrilled, though some find the second half weaker. Fahadh Faasil also impresses with his powerful performance
The first half features many moments which prove Pushpa Raj’s power. While these are great moments, they keep proving the same point over and over instead of propelling the story forward. For most of Part 1, we see Pushpa Raj and Bhanwar Singh Shekawat taking revenge without actually coming face-to-face. The story begins to come together in the second half, which does manage to hold your attention.
The Jathara sequence where Allu Arjun’s Pushpa Raj is dressed in a saree and offering a ritual to Gangamma is the highlight of Pushpa 2. However, even that sequence lasts longer than it should. The entire episode has a trance-like dance, a romantic dance and culminates into a fight sequence.