Draft:Pushpa (film series)


Pushpa Franchise
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Created bySukumar
Original workPushpa: The Rise
OwnersMythri Movie Makers
Muttamsetty Media
Sukumar Writings
Films and television
Film(s)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)
Miscellaneous
BudgetPart 1:
est. 250 crore
Part 2:
est. 500 crore

Pushpa is an Indian action drama film series created by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Muttamsetty Media and Sukumar Writings.[1]The series stars Allu Arjun in the titular role, alongside an ensemble cast.[2][3] Pushpa Raj is a laborer who rises through the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate in the late 1990s. He starts out working for a small sum, but dreams of a better life.

The first installment, Pushpa: The Rise, was released worldwide on 17 December 2021 to mixed reviews - subsequently becoming one of the highest grossing Telugu films.The sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule was released on 5 December 2024, and was received positive reviews from critics.

Overview

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Pushpa: The Rise (2021)

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Pushpa Raj "Pushpa" is the only son of Parvathamma, a mistress to a village head at a village in Chittoor. Ostracised from his paternal family, Pushpa grows up to be a labourer, working for the illegal traders of red sandalwood. He rises through their ranks quickly, learning the tricks of the trade. Pushpa gradually becomes the trusted aide of a deadly goon Konda Reddy. Mangalam Srinu, a man who minces no words and means business, is a crucial link to the business of Konda Reddy and his men. How does Pushpa chart his growth as a red sandalwood baron and rise above them?

Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)

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After his head-on confrontation with Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat in the first part, Pushpa rises to become the undisputed king of the sandalwood smuggling world. His power grows to the extent that he manages to install his close aide as the Chief Minister of the state. However, challenges arise when Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, Mangalam Seenu, and Pratap Reddy emerge as significant obstacles, threatening Pushpa both personally and professionally. How Pushpa overcomes them and emerges victorious forms the crux of Pushpa 2.

Films

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Film Release date Director Screenwriter(s) Story by Producer(s)
Pushpa: The Rise 17 December 2021 Sukumar Sukumar

Srikanth Vissa

Sukumar Naveen Yerneni
Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar
Pushpa 2: The Rule 5 December 2024

Future films

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Pushpa 3: The Rampage (TBA)

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Shortly after the release of Pushpa 2: The Rule, Sukumar confirmed that he and Allu Arjun would return for a third film in the series in future.[4]

The Pushpa 2: The Rule post-credits scene showcased the continuation of the story with a cliffhanger and the title for the third part revealed as Pushpa 3: The Rampage.[5][6][7]

Cast and characters

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This table lists the main characters who appear in the Pushpa Franchise.

Character Films
Pushpa: The Rise (2021) Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)
Molleti Pushpa Raj Allu Arjun
Master DhruvanY
Srivalli Rashmika Mandanna
SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS Fahadh Faasil
Kesava "Mondelu" Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari
Mangalam Srinu Sunil
Dakshayani "Daksha" Anasuya Bharadwaj
MP Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu Rao Ramesh
Parvatamma Kalpalatha
Molleti Mohan Raj Ajay
Molleti Dharma Raj Sritej
Molleti Kaveri Pavani Karanam
Konda Reddy Ajay Ghosh
Jaali Reddy Dhananjaya DhananjayaC
Jakka Reddy Shanmukh
Chennai Murugan Mime Gopi
SI Kupparaj Brahmaji
Central Minister Kogatam Veera Pratap Reddy Jagapathi Babu
Item number Samantha Ruth PrabhuG

"Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava"

SreeleelaG

"Kissik"

References

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  1. ^ "All the 'Firsts' the Pushpa Franchise Brought into Allu Arjun's Life". ETV Bharat. 4 December 2024.
  2. ^ divya.bhonsale. "Pushpa: The Rise movie review: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna's movie gets mixed reviews from audiences". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Pushpa 2 Movie Review: Allu Arjun And Fahadh Faasil Deliver Mass Entertainer Of The Year". News18. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Confirmed! Pushpa makers announce Pushpa 3: The Rampage, read to know when it will go on floors". Money Control. 5 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Pushpa 3 The Rampage: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna won't start threequel with director Sukumar before... | Report". DNA India. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Confirmed! Pushpa makers announce Pushpa 3: The Rampage, read to know when it will go on floors". moneycontrol.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  7. ^ "REVEALED: Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa 2 – The Rule ends with the promise of a sequel titled Pushpa 3 – The Rampage". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
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