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The makers of the most-awaited film of the year, Pushpa: The Rule, have shared an update about the film, amping up the excitement of Allu Arjun’s fans. The first film in the franchise, Pushpa: The Rise, was a massive hit and turned Allu Arjun into a pan-India star.
On Wednesday, the makers shared a video giving a glimpse into the world of Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun), a daily labourer-turned-redwood smuggler. The opening shot of the video has Pushpa running away on his motorbike from a Tirupathi jail in 2004. What follows is a hullabaloo around the whereabouts of Pushpa. Everyone wants to know, “Where is Pushpa?” The short video ends with the words, “Hunt before rule’.
Through the video, the makers have increased the excitement of movie buffs, who have already been waiting for an official announcement and also the first look of Pushpa 2. They also revealed that they will unveil a unique concept video “The Hunt for Pushpa” on April 7, the eve of Allu Arjun’s birthday. The actor will celebrate his 41st birthday on April 8.
Sharing the video, the makers wrote, “#WhereIsPushpa ? The search ends soon! The HUNT before the RULE 🪓 Reveal on April 7th at 4.05 PM 🔥 #PushpaTheRule ❤️🔥.”
Pushpa, a two-part film, is directed by Sukumar of Rangasthalam fame. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, and Sunil, the film has music by Devi Sri Prasad. The first film in the franchise released in December 2021. The film turned out to be a pan-Indian hit after receiving glowing reviews from critics and audiences.
While speaking at the success event of Urvasivo Rakshasivo in 2022, Allu Arjun had revealed a little about Pushpa 2. He had said, “I know you all have been asking for an update on Pushpa 2. I will give you a small update. Pushpa 1, Thaggedhele (I won’t back down). Pushpa 2, Aslu Thaggedhele (I will never back down). Definitely, I think it will be positive. I’m excited. I hope that excitement touches you too.”
Pushpa 2 is expected to hit the theaters this year.