Allu Arjun, the lead actor of the highly-awaited action thriller ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule,’ has officially confirmed a delay in its release and announced a fresh date. Taking to his social media handle on Monday evening, Allu Arjun unveiled a striking new poster of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule,’ featuring himself in the iconic role of Pushpa Raj.
#Pushpa2TheRule in cinemas from December 6th, 2024. pic.twitter.com/BySX31G1tl
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) June 17, 2024
In the poster, Allu Arjun is seen donning a grey t-shirt layered with a brown shirt, adorned with a matching bandana around his head. Holding a sword casually over his shoulder, he gazes into the camera with an intense expression. The caption accompanying the poster revealed the new release date: “#Pushpa2TheRule in cinemas from December 6th, 2024.”
Fans and cinephiles had been eagerly awaiting updates on ‘Pushpa 2’ after rumors suggested a potential delay from its initially announced release date of August 15. The film was slated to clash with other big releases including Rohit Shetty’s ‘Singham Again’ and Nikkhil Advani’s ‘Vedaa,’ along with newer additions like Akshay Kumar’s ‘Khel Khel Mein’ and Puri Jagannadh’s ‘Double iSmart.’
We intend to give you the best 🔥
The wait increases for a memorable experience on the big screens.#Pushpa2TheRule Grand release worldwide on 6th DECEMBER 2024 💥💥
His rule will be phenomenal. His rule will be unprecedented ❤️🔥
Icon Star @alluarjun @iamRashmika @aryasukku… pic.twitter.com/EKMNaYOU5e
— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) June 17, 2024
However, recent developments clarified that ‘Singham Again’ had been rescheduled to Diwali, making way for other releases on August 15. Jio Studios also announced their horror comedy ‘Stree 2’ for the same date, setting the stage for a competitive box office battle.
‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ serves as the direct sequel to Sukumar’s 2021 Telugu blockbuster ‘Pushpa: The Rise,’ which showcased Allu Arjun in a gritty anti-hero role named Pushpa Raj. The film garnered widespread acclaim for its powerful narrative set against the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling. Allu Arjun’s performance in the first installment earned him a National Film Award.
The sequel promises to delve deeper into Pushpa Raj’s complex character, with Fahadh Faasil joining the cast in a pivotal role hinted at during the first film’s conclusion. Rashmika Mandanna reprises her role as Srivalli, Pushpa Raj’s love interest, adding to the intrigue surrounding the sequel directed by Sukumar.
As anticipation builds for ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule,’ fans eagerly await further updates and glimpses into what promises to be another gripping chapter in the saga of Pushpa Raj.
