Pushpa: The Rise

| Storyline:
Pushpa: The Rise is based on the red sanders smuggling in the Seshachalam Hills of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj is a truck driver and a smuggler who trades red sanders smuggling in the Seshachalam Hills of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
| Movie Details:
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Genres | Action, Thriller |
Release date | 17 December 2021 |
Running time | 2hr 59min |
Certificate | U/A |
Directed by | Sukumar |
Written by | Sukumar |
Screenplay by | Sukumar |
Story by | Sukumar |
Produced by | Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar |
Starring | Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna |
Cinematography | Mirosław Kuba Brożek |
Edited by | Karthika Srinivas, Ruben (Tamil) |
Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
Production companies | Mythri Movie Makers Muttamsetty Media |
Distributed by | E4 Entertainment (Kerala) Lyca Productions (Tamil Nadu) Swagath Enterprises (Karnataka) AA Films (North India) |
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| Cast & Characters:
- Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj
- Master Dhruvan as Young Pushpa Raj
- Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli, Pushpa’s love interest and fiancee later turned wife
- Fahadh Faasil as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS, an egotistic police officer of rank SSP who is humiliated by Pushpa for insulting him and eventually swears revenge as retaliation
- Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari as Kesava aka Mondelu, Pushpa’s close ally who is associated to him in his every step
- Sunil as Mangalam Srinu, a middleman in the sandalwood smuggling business and a repressive man who manages the syndicate and is eventually overthrown by Pushpa
- Rao Ramesh as MP Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu, a politician who appoints Pushpa to manage the syndicate as Srinu’s replacement
- Dhananjaya as Jaali Reddy; Konda Reddy and Jakka Reddy’s younger brother who dislikes Pushpa for his popularity and ended up getting beaten up by him for blackmailing Srivalli
- Anasuya Bharadwaj as Dakshayani “Daksha”, Srinu’s wife who seeks to take revenge on Pushpa for her brother’s death
- Ajay as Molleti Mohan Rao, Pushpa’s elder half-brother who refuses to accept him
- Ajay Ghosh as Konda Reddy, Pushpa’s former employer turned partner who is murdered by Mogileesu
- Shatru as DSP Govindappa, who seeks to expose the syndicate
- Shanmukh as Jakka Reddy, Konda Reddy’s elder brother and Pushpa’s partner
- Sritej as Molleti Krishna Rao, Pushpa’s second elder half-brother
- Pavani Karanam as Pushpa’s niece and Mohan’s daughter
- Mime Gopi as Chennai Murugan, a smuggler
- Brahmaji as Sub-Inspector Kupparaj, Bhanwar’s junior official
- Kalpalatha as Parvatamma, Pushpa’s mother who is condemned by the society for having a son out of wedlock
- Dayanand Reddy as Muniratnam, Srivalli’s father who is threatened by Govindappa to be his mole in the syndicate
- Raj Tirandasu as Mogileesu, Srinu’s brother-in-law who is killed by Pushpa
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a guest appearance in the item number “Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava”
| About Pushpa: The Rise Movie:
Pushpa: The Rise is a Telugu action drama film directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, together with Muttamsetty Media. The film stars Allu Arjun in the titular role, alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil (in his Telugu debut), Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Dhananjaya, Sunil and Ajay Ghosh. It is the first instalment in the Pushpa film series.
The film began production in December 2019 but was halted in March 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming resumed in November 2020 and ended in November 2021, predominantly taking place at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad and Maredumilli forest in Andhra Pradesh. The film has music composed by Devi Sri Prasad, cinematography handled by Miroslaw Kuba Brozek and editing by Karthika Srinivas and Ruben.
Pushpa: The Rise was released worldwide on 17 December 2021 in theatres to mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances, action choreography, cinematography, direction, dialogues, and soundtrack but criticised the runtime, screenplay and editing. The film was commercially successful, grossing over ₹360–393.50 crores at the worldwide box office. It became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2021 and ranks among the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time. The 74th Berlinale retrospectively featured it in 2024.
At the 69th National Film Awards, Pushpa: The Rise won two awards – Best Actor (Arjun) and Best Music Direction (Prasad). At the 67th Filmfare Awards South, it won seven awards meant for Telugu films, including Best Film, Best Director (Sukumar) and Best Actor (Arjun).
Initially planned as a single film, it was later decided to make the film a two-part release. The second part, titled Pushpa 2: The Rule was released on 5 December 2024. A third part titled Pushpa 3: The Rampage is also in development.
| Budget & Box Office Collection:
Budget | ₹200-250 crore |
Worldwide Collection | ₹360–393.5 crore |
Pushpa: The Rise Movie Tracklist:
The film’s music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
- Telugu
- Daakko Daakko Meka
- Srivalli
- Saami Saami
- Eyy Bidda Idhi Naa Adda
- Hindi
- Jaago Jaago Bakre
- Srivalli
- Saami Saami
- Eyy Bidda Ye Mera Adda
- Tamil
- Odu Odu Aadu
- Srivalli
- Saami Saami
- Eyy Beta Idhu En Patta
- Kannada
- Jokke Jokke Meke
- Srivalli
- Saami Saami
- Eyy Maga Idhu Nan Jaaga
- Malayalam
- Odu Odu Aade
- Srivalli
- Saami Saami
- Eyy Poda Ithu Njaanaada
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Pushpa: The Rise Movie FAQ:
Is Pushpa real story?
Pushpa is a story based on real-life incidents about the red sandalwood smugglers in the Seshachalam hills of the Rayalseema region in Andhra Pradesh.
Is Pushpa shooting completed?
Yes, the film Pushpa: The Rise was released on 17 December 2021 in Telugu along with dubbed versions in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi languages
Is Jagapathi Babu in Pushpa movie?
Pushpa cast includes” Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandhana, Fahadh Faasil and Jagapathi Babu” in a lead role.
What is the budget of Pushpa?
Pushpa is a packed action entertainer film and the total budget of the film was said to be around Rs 250 crores.
What is the name of Allu Arjun new movie?
Allu Arjun’s upcoming film Pushpa: The Rise was released on 17 December 2021 in Telugu along with dubbed versions in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi languages
Where is Pushpa movie shooting?
In a statement, the film’s producers said “Pushpa” will have a 30-day-long schedule in Hyderabad with appropriate safety measures in place.
What is the release date of Pushpa?
Pushpa: The Rise was released on 17 December 2021 in Telugu along with dubbed versions in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi languages
Who is the villain in Pushpa?
Fahadh Faasil will be seen playing Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, the villain of Allu Arjun’s film Pushpa: The Rise.
Who is the producer of Pushpa movie?
Allu Arjun starrer Telugu’s movie Pushpa: The Rise is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media production companies.
Who is the writer of Pushpa movie?
Allu Arjun starrer Telugu’s movie Pushpa: The Rise is written by Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter Sukumar Bandreddi.
Who is the director of Pushpa movie?
Allu Arjun starrer Telugu’s movie Pushpa: The Rise is directed by Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter Sukumar Bandreddi.
Who is Puspa director?
Allu Arjun starrer Telugu’s movie Pushpa: The Rise is written by Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter Sukumar Bandreddi.
Who is the music director of Pushpa?
The film Pushpa’s music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
What is the English meaning of Pushpa?
Flower.
Who is the heroine in Pushpa movie?
Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli is the lead actress of Pushpa: The Rise.
What is the story of Pushpa?
Pushpa is a story based on real-life incidents about the red sandalwood smugglers in the Seshachalam hills of the Rayalseema region in Andhra Pradesh.