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On Monday, the makers of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ released the highly anticipated teaser of the film to commemorate lead star Allu Arjun’s 42nd birthday.
Directed by Sukumar, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ serves as a sequel to the first installment, ‘Pushpa 1: The Rise’, setting the stage for a clash between Arjun’s titular character and Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil’s Inspector Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.
The production banner, Mythri Movie Makers, shared the teaser on its official platform. Alongside Arjun, the film stars Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and is slated for release on August 15, PTI reported.
“Celebrate his arrival. Adore his fire within. Experience the goosebumps. #Pushpa2TheRuleTeaser out now. Happy Birthday Icon Star @alluarjun THE RULE BEGINS on 15th AUG 2024,” the post read.
Arjun, who greeted fans outside his Hyderabad residence at midnight, expressed gratitude for their love and support. “I thank every one of you for the birthday wishes! My heart is full of gratitude. Please take this teaser as my way of saying thank you!” he captioned the teaser of “Pushpa 2: The Rule” in a post.
According to a press release, the 1.08-minute-long clip showcases the ‘jaathara’ sequence from the upcoming film. ‘Jaathara’, also known as ‘Sammakka Saralamma Jaathara’, is a festival celebrated in Telangana to honor the Hindu tribal goddesses. Steeped in color and tradition, the teaser presents Arjun’s Pushpa Raj adorned in traditional attire, wielding a trident, and confronting adversaries to music composer DSP’s rousing soundtrack amid the ‘jaathara’ festivities.
While the first glimpse of the sequel reveals the protagonist in a different avatar, his signature style remains intact. ‘Pushpa 1: The Rise’ depicted the journey of a low-wage laborer (Arjun) in the red sandalwood smuggling syndicate, earning over Rs 350 crore upon its release in December 2021. The film catapulted Arjun to pan-India stardom, earning him his first Best Actor National Award, while composer DSP also clinched his maiden National Award for ‘Pushpa: The Rise’.
