Box office: Allu Arjun’s Pushpa grosses Rs173 crore in just three days 

Allu Arjun’s latest release, Pushpa (2021), which deals with red sandalwood smuggling, has struck gold at the box office as it has grossed a whopping Rs173 crore worldwide in just three days since its release. 

Originally shot in Telugu, Pushpa was dubbed and released in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. It is the first film for Allu Arjun to have a simultaneous release in five languages. 

Directed by Sukumar, the film sees Allu Arjun play a lorry driver who smuggles red sandalwood. Pushpa, despite opening to a mixed response from audiences and critics, has brought a new lease of life to theatres, according to a tweet by film trade analyst Ramesh Bala.

Meanwhile, the makers of the movie have confirmed that the second part will be released in cinemas in December 2022. Titled, Pushpa: The Rule, it will focus on the face-off between Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil, who was introduced as the prime antagonist towards the end of the first part. 

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film has features music by Devi Sri Prasad. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Sunil.