Allu Arjun cited Amitabh Bachchan his his inspiration from Bollywood.
The impressive box office achievement of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s Pushpa 2: The Rule is creating waves across the country. And the stylish icon, Allu Arjun, who is basking in the success of the film, has received high praises from Big B, aka Amitabh Bachchan, himself.
Recently, an old interview of team Pushpa, held during the release of the prequel Pushpa: The Rise, surfaced online and is being widely shared on social media. In the video, actor Allu Arjun was asked, “Which Bollywood actor inspires you the most?” Answering the interesting question, he revealed that actor Amitabh Bachchan was his inspiration.
Allu Arjun said, “I am inspired by Amitabh ji, because he has a long span of career.” Saying that he grew up watching his films, the actor revealed the impact that Bachchan had on him. Sharing the inspiration which aspired him, Allu Arjun added that even when he got old, he should “act how Amitabh ji has done it gracefully.”
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The clip was shared by a fan on social media. Reacting to this, the veteran actor conveyed his wishes to the Pushpa actor’s success.
Bachchan wrote, “#AlluArjun ji .. so humbled by your gracious words .. you give me more than I deserve .. we are all such huge fans of your work and talent .. may you continue to inspire us all .. my prayers and wishes for your continued success !”
#AlluArjun ji .. so humbled by your gracious words .. you give me more than I deserve .. we are all such huge fans of your work and talent .. may you continue to inspire us all .. my prayers and wishes for your continued success ! https://t.co/ZFhgfS6keL
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 9, 2024
Replying to the Kalki 2898 AD actor’s wishes, Allu Arjun wrote, “Amitabh … you are our superhero … and listening to words like this from you is surreal . Thank you for your kind words , generous compliments and heart full wishes … Humbled by your humility.”
Breaking records at the box office, Sukumar’s directorial Pushpa 2 has now officially become part of the Rs 600 crore club of Indian cinema. In a major achievement, the film has grossed Rs 621 crore in just three days of its release.
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Made on a budget of Rs 400–500 crore, the Allu Arjun starrer is one of the most expensive Indian films. With a runtime of 200 minutes, it is one of the longest Indian films ever made.
Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media, the film features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil reprising their roles as Pushpa Raj, Srivalli, and Bhanwar Singh Shekawat, respectively. Allu Arjun, the main lead, received a National Film Award for his performance in the first part.
