Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 releases in Japan
HYDERABAD: Allu Arjun’s blockbuster film Pushpa 2: The Rule is set to entertain audiences in Japan, with the film releasing there under the title “Pushpa Kunrin” on January 16.
Directed by Sukumar, the film features Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead, while Sreeleela appears in a special song. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Sukumar Writings.
Released in India on December 5, 2024, Pushpa 2: The Rule emerged as a blockbuster. The film collected ₹1,831 crore gross worldwide within 32 days of release, the makers said.
Japanese distributors bring Pushpa mania to theatres
The Japan release is being handled by Geek Pictures and Shochiku, who are bringing the film to Japanese screens in association with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. Special premiere shows are scheduled for January 15, a day ahead of the official release.
Allu Arjun recently arrived in Tokyo and shared a photograph from the city on Instagram. Notably, the film’s entry fight sequence featuring the Pushparaj character is set against a Japanese backdrop, with Allu Arjun delivering dialogues in Japanese a detail that drew attention during the film’s global run.
Director Maruthi on The Raja Saab success
Meanwhile, director Maruthi spoke about the success of The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas.
“Making a film like The Raja Saab is not easy. Showing a character entering a trance visually is extremely challenging. While I wrote Prati Roju Pandage in 40 days, I spent two months scripting the climax sequence of The Raja Saab,” Maruthi said.
He recalled discussing the climax with Prabhas, who jokingly asked whether he was writing it “with a pen or a gun”.
The film, which released on January 9, crossed ₹200 crore in collections within four days, even before the Sankranti festival season began, Maruthi said, adding that the response reflected audience acceptance.
The Raja Saab also stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan and Riddhi Kumar, with Sanjay Dutt and Boman Irani in key roles. The film is produced by T G Vishwa Prasad and Kriti Prasad.
