Pushpa: The Rise will be available on Amazon Prime Video from 7 January

Filmmaker Sukumar’s Telugu blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise is all set to be streamed on Amazon Prime Video from 7 January.

The film, which stars Allu Arjun, will also be available in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles.

Manish Menghani, head of content licensing, Prime Video, India, said in a statement, “We are excited to give our viewers a thrilling start to the new year with the worldwide streaming premiere of the action-packed entertainer Pushpa: The Rise Part 1 on Prime Video.

"An exciting new addition to our vast repertoire of local language content, this fast-paced movie is bound to keep our customers captivated from start to end. Featuring an all-star cast — Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna — the film has won the hearts of audiences with their phenomenal performances. We are delighted to collaborate with Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media to bring this larger-than-life action thriller to our viewers across the globe.”

Sharing his happiness at the film’s box-office success, Sukumar said, “Firstly, I am deeply grateful to the fans and audiences for their love and appreciation, and making this movie a hit at the box office. This is a story set in the heartland of India. The idea of taking the viewers on a journey into the cutthroat world of red sandalwood smuggling operations had been with me for some time.

“I believe that viewers will appreciate the fact that the movie moves away from the absolutes of good and evil and delivers a roller-coaster ride of action and drama. The compelling story and fantastic performances by the talented cast will make it a must-watch immersive experience for viewers across the world.”

Pushpa also marks the Telugu debut of Malayalam star Fahadh. “Pushpa: The Rise Part 1 has proved to be a fantastic debut for me in the Telugu film industry,” he said in a statement. “From the way my character has been shaped — the looks, dialogues and action sequences — each and every element has been intricately woven into the storyline. I absolutely loved preparing for such a distinctive role. And with Prime Video launching this movie on its service, I am super excited to bring my fans across the world a different shade of my acting for them to enjoy.”