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Pushpa: The Rise

Pushpa · Pushpa Cinematic Collection

2021 179 min UA
Critic8.3
Action Crime Drama Thriller
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Overview

Violence erupts in the Seshachalam hills of Andhra Pradesh as red sandalwood smugglers clash with law enforcement, while a fearless laborer rises through the criminal syndicate ranks.
Story 8.1
Acting 9.0
Direction 8.4
Cinematography 8.5
Music 9.2
Pacing 8.0
Originality 8.4
Emotional Impact 8.2
Overall 8.3

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.3 /10

Allu Arjun's Tour de Force

Allu Arjun completely transforms into Pushpa Raj with unmatched swagger, physical commitment, and raw intensity.

Engaging Crime Syndicate Lore

The intricate dynamics of red sandalwood smuggling create an intense backdrop for a classic underdog rise story.

Pros

  • Phenomenal, award-winning lead performance by Allu Arjun
  • Catchy, chart-topping soundtrack by Devi Sri Prasad
  • Gritty, immersive world-building of the smuggling underworld

Cons

  • Extended runtime can make the narrative pacing feel heavy in certain segments
Verdict A high-octane, gritty action drama driven by Allu Arjun's career-best performance and electric rural crime world-building.

AI Review

A high-voltage, critically acclaimed Indian action drama directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun as a fearless red sandalwood smuggler rising through the underworld.

A high-octane, gritty action drama driven by Allu Arjun's career-best performance and electric rural crime world-building.

An absolute must-watch commercial entertainer for fans of high-energy action and gripping underdog crime dramas.

Awards

National Film Awards

Best Actor (Allu Arjun) & Best Music Direction (Devi Sri Prasad) · Won

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Announcement

Announced under Sukumar and Allu Arjun's collaboration following their previous blockbusters.

Production

Filmed extensively across deep forest regions of Andhra Pradesh, Maredumilli, and specialized sets.

Release

Released theatrically in multiple Indian languages on December 17, 2021, achieving unprecedented box office success.

National Film Awards

Best Actor (Allu Arjun) & Best Music Direction (Devi Sri Prasad) Won

Production

Announcement

Announced under Sukumar and Allu Arjun's collaboration following their previous blockbusters.

Production

Filmed extensively across deep forest regions of Andhra Pradesh, Maredumilli, and specialized sets.

Release

Released theatrically in multiple Indian languages on December 17, 2021, achieving unprecedented box office success.

Streaming

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Cast

Allu Arjun Pushpa Raj
Rashmika Mandanna Srivalli
Fahadh Faasil SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS
Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari Kesava / "Keshava"
Sunil Mangalam Srinu
Rao Ramesh Mundumareddy
Dhananjay Jolly Reddy
Ajay Ghosh Konda Reddy
Sritej Dakshayani
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Special appearance in song "Oo Antava.. Oo Oo Antava"

Characters

Pushpa Raj Allu Arjun
Srivalli Rashmika Mandanna
SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS Fahadh Faasil
Kesava / "Keshava" Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari
Mangalam Srinu Sunil
Mundumareddy Rao Ramesh
Jolly Reddy Dhananjay
Konda Reddy Ajay Ghosh
Dakshayani Sritej
Special appearance in song "Oo Antava.. Oo Oo Antava" Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Crew

Sukumar Director
Sukumar Screenwriter
Naveen Yerneni Producer
Y. Ravi Shankar Producer
Devi Sri Prasad Composer
Miroslaw Kuba Brożek Cinematographer
Karthika Srinans Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Daati Ko — Devi Sri Prasad
  2. Srivalli — Sid Sriram
  3. Oo Antava.. Oo Oo Antava — Indravathi Chauhan

Trivia

  • Allu Arjun won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his iconic portrayal of Pushpa Raj, making him the first Telugu actor to win the award in that category.
  • The film's signature mannerisms, dialogue lines ("Pushpa, Pushpa Raj... Jhukega nahi saala!"), and music tracks became massive global cultural phenomena.
  • Devi Sri Prasad's soundtrack became a viral chartbuster worldwide, particularly the item song 'Oo Antava.. Oo Oo Antava'.

Quotes

"Pushpa.. Pushpa Raj.. Jhukega nahi saala!"

"Tagore level attitude with street smart grit."

Goofs

  • The dust patterns and vehicle positioning shift slightly during the chaotic sandalwood transport convoy sequence.

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Franchise

Pushpa

The first installment in the massive Pushpa pan-Indian film franchise.

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider Pushpa 2: The Rule (8.6/10). A similarly themed alternative is Kantara.

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