Found it difficult to break into Bollywood, says ‘Pushpa 2’ star Allu Arjun
The Hindu
During the promotional event of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, actor Allu Arjun spoke about the challenges of breaking into Hindi film industry
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Friday said he once thought that breaking into Bollywood would be impossible but with Pushpa 2: The Rule his desire to connect with audiences across the country is getting fulfilled. The movie is set to hit the screens on December 05, 2024.
Pushpa: The Rise was simultaneously released in Telugu and dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi languages in 2021. The movie proved to be a blockbuster in the Hindi-speaking belt.
At a promotional event in Mumbai, Arjun said he is hoping that Pushpa 2: The Rule will enjoy the same level of success like the first part and go on to become one of the biggest hits in the Telugu industry. Allu Arjun recounted a conversation he had with music composer Devi Sri Prasad.
"I used to tell him, it is very difficult for me to do a Hindi film but as a music director, it is easy for you to do a Hindi film. Why don’t you do it? He said ‘Why don’t you do a Hindi film and with you, I will also do it.' I told him that I would never do a Hindi film because at that time it was extremely hard to get into Bollywood," Allu Arjun told reporters.
"Doing a Hindi film was such a huge thing even to aspire for. We used to have that thing that, ‘Maybe in our lifetime we will do one Hindi film’. It was that far away for us to do the Hindi film. So from that mindset, to coming to this stage and standing here is a very big thing for me,” the actor added.
ALSO READ:‘Pushpa 2’ a mixture of emotional drama, action and swag: Rashmika Mandanna
"It is a proud moment for Telugu people, who have supported me for 20 years and made me an actor, so it was my time to make them proud on a national scale and make Pushpa a hit,” said the Telugu star. Pushpa 2: The Rule is directed by Sukumar and also features returning stars Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and Fahadh Faasil as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.
Acclaimed actor-director Basil Joseph, who was recently seen in a cameo appearance in Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, is all set to make his Tamil debut as a lead in the upcoming Tamil-Malayalam bilingual film Raawadi
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna star in the epic Telugu film 'Ranabaali,' releasing on September 11, 2026.
Ace director Lokesh Kanagaraj has spoken about the future of LCU, how ‘AA23’ happened, what criticisms on ‘Coolie’ taught him, exiting the much-awaited Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan project and debuting as an actor in Arun Matheswaran’s ‘DC’
Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed that he has a cameo in superstar Vijay’s much-awaited final film, Jana Nayagan.
Ravi Teja’s next film with director Shiva Nirvana has been titled Irumadi, the Telugu superstar made the announcement today (January 26, 2026) on his birthday
Written and directed by Sooriyaprathap S, ‘Root’ marks Aparshakti Khurana's Tamil debut
Mammootty and Mohanlal's Patriot finally has a release date. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan the film also stars Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara and Darshana Rajendran
A double bill performance Your Symptoms, and Flight, will premiere in Bengaluru on January 25
A commemorative lec-dem by Madurai T.N. Seshagopalan in Chennai revisited the enduring musical legacy of Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar
The release date of Shah Rukh Khan's King, directed by Siddharth Anand and also starring Deepika Padukone, was unveiled on Saturday
Hamstrung by pacing and VFX issues, Anurag Singh’s standalone sequel to J.P. Dutta’s Border is affecting but predictable and generic in parts.
Yamaha launches India-focussed keyboards with riyaz mode and Carnatic music
Karsh kale will showcase a good chunk of "Dust' at his performance at Lollapalooza in Mumbai on January 24 and 25.