Hyderabad: Telugu movie Pushpa: The Rise was a blockbuster, grossing ₹370–₹380 crore at the box office. The film emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film in 2021, and ranked among the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time.

A special video was shared by the Pushpa 2 team on Saturday to announce the sequel in conjunction with Allu Arjun's birthday.

On Friday April 07, the Telugu superstar took to his social media handles and shared the first poster of the sequel of his upcoming movie Pushpa 2: The Rule, written and directed by Sukumar.

In the poster, we see Allu Arjun dressed in a stunning new avatar with heavy traditional jewellery, flowers, and makeup. Also pictured is a nose ring, a pair of bangles, and jhumkas.

The poster has left Pushpa fan’s confused and curious, as the first look of Pushpa 2 gives different ideas of the actor’s character. Some argue that Allu Arjun might play a transgender in Pushpa 2. Nevertheless, only time will reveal the suspense behind the actor's look.

The teaser for Pushpa 2 has been unveiled in five different languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil. While the Telugu version has received 19 million views, the Hindi version has garnered 22 million views. The Kannada version has attracted 8.3 lakh views, while the Tamil and Malayalam versions have received 20 lakh and 7.9 lakh views, respectively.

If sources are to be believed, Allu Arjun has reportedly hiked his fee for the sequel, nearly double the amount of fees that he charged for “Pushpa: The Rise.”

A source from Hyderabad confirms, “Arjun’s fee for the Pushpa sequel is around Rs 85 crores which is a new record in the Telugu film industry.”

Reacting to the special video a fan wrote, “This film has the potential of beating the records of Pathaan,” .

Sukumar, the director of Pushpa 2, is not only garnering immense appreciation and fame from fans but also being hailed as a "creative director" by them. In light of his exceptional work on the sequel, the director has reportedly increased his fee for the project.

Reacting to the sequel’s teaser a fan wrote, “Sukumar is one of the most underrated directors, He deserves nation wide recognition. Pushpa The Rise created the platform, Now with this he will definitely RULE.”

Pushpa 2 is expected to open well at the box office. If this is indeed the case, it will help Allu Arjun further consolidate his standing as a pan-India star.

 

 
 
 
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Jinxi, China: A homeowner in Jinxi, a town southwest of Shanghai, has become the centre of attention after refusing to vacate his house for a motorway project. Workers built the highway around the property after he declined the government's compensation offer, transforming the house into a peculiar landmark.

Huang Ping, the owner of the two-storey house, was offered 1.6 million yuan (approximately Rs 1.9 crore) along with two properties, later increased to three. However, dissatisfied with the deal, he chose to stay. With the highway set to open in spring, Huang now lives at its centre, requiring passage through a large pipe to access the home.

Although Huang regrets the decision, calling it "a big bet" he lost, the house has become a local attraction. Residents and visitors frequently stop by to take pictures of the unusual setup.

To escape the noise and dust from construction, Huang and his grandson spend their days in the town centre, returning home only after work hours. There are concerns that the constant noise from the operational motorway will make peaceful living impossible.