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Pushpa: The Rise
పుష్పా - The Rise
2021 179 min India 16+
★7.4
Action, Drama, Thriller
Director: Sukumar
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Description
As Pushpa, a labourer, rises in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, he ends up making many enemies. However, violence ensues when the police try to topple his illegal business.
Budget:
$17.2M
US Gross:
$1.32M
Worldwide:
$45.8M
Starring
Allu Arjun
Actor
Fahadh Faasil
Actor
Rashmika Mandanna
Actor
Awards
25 wins & 13 nominations total
Key opinion
Pushpa: The Rise is a stylized action drama that relies heavily on Allu Arjun’s charismatic performance to elevate a familiar rags-to-riches smuggling plot. While the film captures a unique rural atmosphere and features memorable musical numbers, it is occasionally held back by over-the-top tropes and inconsistent technical execution.
| Acting | Allu Arjun delivers a magnetic and captivating lead performance that serves as the film’s primary anchor. | |
| Acting | Fahadh Faasil’s brief appearance creates genuine intrigue and sets a strong foundation for the sequel. | |
| Score | The soundtrack features catchy and well-integrated musical numbers that effectively mirror the film's energy. | |
| Cinematography | The film’s visual presentation is commendable, though it suffers from inconsistent special effects and exaggerated violence. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay utilizes recognizable tropes of the rise-of-a-gangster genre, leading to polarized views on whether the plot is compelling or overly derivative. |