Allu Arjun: News

Allu Arjun is an Indian actor predominantly belonging to the Telugu film industry. Born on April 8, 1983, he is amongst the highest-paid actors in the film industry. His father is film producer Allu Aravind. He is the grandson of the famous comedian Allu Ramalingaiah, nephew of actor Chiranjeevi and cousin of actor Ram Charan. He made his debut in the film industry as a child actor with the 1985 movie ‘Vijetha.’ His first movie in a leading role was ‘Gangotri’ in 2003. Subsequently, between 2003 and 2020, Arjun has done more than 15 movies, most of which were commercially successful including ‘Bunny’ (2005), ‘Happy’ (2006), ‘Desamuduru’ (2007), ‘Badrinath’ (2011), ‘Duvvada Jagannadham’ (2017), and ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ (2020). As of 2021, he has been conferred with five Filmfare Awards South and three Nandi Awards.

21 Dec 2024

Telugu Films

Allu Arjun to fast-track 'Pushpa 3' over Trivikram's film: Report

After the phenomenal success of Pushpa 2, especially in the Hindi belt, actor Allu Arjun is reportedly keen on capitalizing on the momentum.

21 Dec 2024

Telugu Films

'Pushpa 2' to stream on OTT soon? Makers break silence

The team of Pushpa 2: The Rule has confirmed that the movie won't be available on any OTT platform for at least 56 days after its theatrical release.

20 Dec 2024

BookMyShow

'Pushpa 2' crowned most-watched film of 2024 by BookMyShow

The year-end report by BookMyShow, #BookMyShowThrowback, has revealed that Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule, released on December 5, was the most-watched movie of 2024.

20 Dec 2024

Varun Dhawan

Why 'Pushpa 2' was pulled from North Indian PVRs 

Despite setting a new record as the fastest Indian film to cross the ₹1,050 crore mark worldwide, Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule has been surprisingly pulled off from all PVR INOX chains in North India.

19 Dec 2024

Pushpa

'Pushpa 2' stampede: Director Sukumar visits injured child, donates ₹5L

After the unfortunate stampede incident during a screening of Pushpa 2 on December 4, director Sukumar paid a visit to Sri Teja, the eight-year-old boy who was critically injured in the accident.

19 Dec 2024

Pushpa

'Pushpa 2' stampede: Allu Arjun's father visits 8-year-old in hospital 

Actor Allu Arjun's father-producer Allu Aravind visited a Hyderabad hospital on Wednesday to meet the eight-year-old boy Sri Teja, who was injured in the Sandhya Theatre incident.

19 Dec 2024

Atlee

'No conflict here': Atlee dismisses 'Baby John' v/s 'Pushpa 2'

Director-producer Atlee has quashed ideas of a box office clash between Varun Dhawan's Baby John and Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule.

18 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Pushpa 2' becomes fastest Hindi film to cross ₹600cr 

Allu Arjun's latest action drama, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has set a new record by becoming the fastest Hindi film to gross ₹600cr at the box office. The milestone was achieved in just 13 days post-release.

18 Dec 2024

Ranbir Kapoor

Rashmika lauds 'Pushpa,' 'Animal' directors for their portrayal of women

Rashmika Mandanna, the leading lady of the recent blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule, has lauded Pushpa director Sukumar and her previous film Animal's director, Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

18 Dec 2024

Hyderabad

'Pushpa 2' stampede: Sandhya Theatre issued notice over 11 lapses

The Hyderabad Police have served a show-cause notice to Sandhya Theatre's management after a woman's tragic death in a stampede during the premiere of Allu Arjun's film, Pushpa 2: The Rule.

18 Dec 2024

Hyderabad

'Pushpa 2' stampede: Child victim suffers brain damage, on ventilator

Eight-year-old Sri Tej, who was critically injured in the stampede at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre after actor Allu Arjun's surprise visit for Pushpa 2 promotions on December 4, is now in intensive care.

17 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Pushpa 2' smashes box office records, becomes second-biggest Indian hit

The much-awaited film Pushpa 2: The Rule has created new benchmarks in Indian cinema by collecting a whopping ₹930cr within a mere 12 days of its release.

17 Dec 2024

Instagram

'Pushpa 2' premiere stampede: Telangana Police to challenge Allu's bail

The Telangana Police is reportedly preparing to challenge the bail given to actor Allu Arjun in the Supreme Court, according to CNN-News18.

17 Dec 2024

Box Office

How Allu Arjun's arrest impacted 'Pushpa 2' box office

The second installment of the Pushpa franchise, Pushpa 2: The Rule, continues to rule the global box office despite the controversy over lead actor Allu Arjun's recent arrest.

15 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Stree 2,' 'Pushpa 2'—How sequels dominated Indian cinema this year

Indian cinema in 2024 was a mix of grand spectacles and inspiring narratives, with sequels and franchises ruling the box office.

14 Dec 2024

Mukesh Khanna

Mukesh Khanna sees Allu Arjun as perfect fit for 'Shaktimaan'

Mukesh Khanna, who played the eponymous role in Shaktimaan, has backed Allu Arjun as an ideal choice to play the superhero.

14 Dec 2024

Telangana High Court

'No use of force'—Hyderabad Police deny 'misbehaving' with Allu Arjun

The Hyderabad Police have denied allegations of misconduct during the recent arrest of Telugu actor Allu Arjun.

14 Dec 2024

Telangana High Court

'Will fully cooperate': Allu Arjun after release from jail

Telugu actor Allu Arjun returned to his Hyderabad residence on Saturday morning after being granted interim bail in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.

14 Dec 2024

High Court

Stampede case: Allu Arjun released after spending night in jail

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun was released from Hyderabad's Chanchalguda prison on Saturday morning after the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks.

13 Dec 2024

Bollywood

Telangana HC grants Allu Arjun interim bail—here are court's conditions

Telugu actor Allu Arjun was granted interim bail for four weeks by the Telangana High Court on Friday.

13 Dec 2024

Hyderabad

Was Allu Arjun wrongfully arrested? Viral leaked letter offers evidence

The recent arrest of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun in connection with a fatal incident during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule has resulted in a 14-day remand for the actor.

13 Dec 2024

Hyderabad

'Not his fault': Victim's husband to withdraw case against Arjun

Bhaskar, the husband of Revathi who tragically died in a stampede at Sandhya Theatre on December 4, has now said that he is ready to withdraw the case against Telugu actor Allu Arjun.

13 Dec 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Allu Arjun, arrested in theater stampede case, granted 14-day remand

In a shocking turn of events, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.

Allu Arjun's arrest ignites political storm; parties slam Congress 

The arrest of National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun has triggered a political storm in Hyderabad.

13 Dec 2024

Telugu Titans

'Unfair': Allu Arjun's arrest in Sandhya Theatre stampede triggers debate

Telugu actor Allu Arjun's recent arrest in connection with a deadly stampede at Sandhya Theatre has ignited a fierce debate online.

13 Dec 2024

High Court

Allu Arjun arrested over woman's death at 'Pushpa 2' screening

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has been taken into custody by the Hyderabad Police after a woman died in a stampede at a Pushpa 2: The Rule screening.

13 Dec 2024

Academy Awards

'Pushpa 2' eyeing Oscars 2025 nomination—this is how

The makers of Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, are said to be planning a massive marketing campaign in the United States. The film has already made history as India's biggest opener and now has its eyes set on the Oscars 2025.

13 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Pushpa 2' 3D version unlikely to get released: Report

The much-awaited 3D version of Pushpa 2: The Rule is still to grace the screens, even as the film enters its second week of release.

12 Dec 2024

Jawan

'Pushpa 2' hits ₹1,000cr mark: Other films in this club

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's latest release, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has created cinematic history by becoming the fastest Indian film to enter the elite ₹1,000cr club.

11 Dec 2024

Box Office

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' nears ₹1,000cr globally

The acclaimed sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is all set to enter the global ₹1,000cr club, per Sacnilk.

10 Dec 2024

Box Office

Despite drop, 'Pushpa 2' nears ₹900cr mark in worldwide earnings

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has crossed the ₹880cr mark worldwide, reported Sacnilk.

09 Dec 2024

Ram Gopal Varma

'Truly ridiculous to blame Arjun for Pushpa 2 stampede': RGV

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has come out in defense of superstar Allu Arjun amid the controversy surrounding the stampede that took place during a special screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad on December 4.

09 Dec 2024

Rashmika Mandanna

'Pushpa 2': Makers threatened by Rajput leader over 'Kshatriya' insult

Prominent Rajput leader Raj Shekhawat has threatened the producers of the blockbuster film Pushpa 2: The Rule.

09 Dec 2024

Pushpa

Kochi: 'Pushpa 2' second half plays first, leaving audiences confused

In a bizarre incident, the Cinepolis Centre Square Mall theater in Kochi screened the second half of Sukumar's latest film Pushpa 2: The Rule before its first half.

09 Dec 2024

Rashmika Mandanna

'Pushpa 2' shatters records, crosses ₹800cr globally in opening weekend

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's latest film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has made history by grossing over ₹800cr worldwide in its extended opening weekend.

08 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Pushpa 2' stampede: Injured 8-year-old boy shows improvement; still critical

An eight-year-old boy, who was critically injured in a stampede at the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule, is said to be improving.

08 Dec 2024

Fahadh Faasil

'Pushpa 2' continues rampage; crosses ₹550cr in just 3 days

The much-awaited sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has taken a roaring start at the box office, earning over ₹383.7 crore within three days of its release.

07 Dec 2024

Box Office

Unstoppable 'Pushpa 2' earns ₹400cr globally in just 2 days!

The Telugu action drama Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, has reportedly entered the ₹400 crore club worldwide on its second day of release.

07 Dec 2024

Box Office

All records 'Pushpa 2' has shattered at the box office

The much-awaited sequel, Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, has stormed into history books by shattering multiple box office records.

06 Dec 2024

Bollywood

Janhvi Kapoor defends 'Pushpa 2' amid 'Interstellar' IMAX release controversy

Amid the controversy over the canceled re-release of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, Janhvi Kapoor has come out in defense of Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule's dominance on IMAX screens in India.

06 Dec 2024

Trivikram Srinivas

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 3' could be delayed by 6 years

After the roaring response to Pushpa 2, all eyes are now on the much-anticipated third installment of the Pushpa franchise—Pushpa 3: The Rampage.

06 Dec 2024

Hyderabad

Why Telangana has banned special film shows after 'Pushpa 2'

In the wake of the tragic stampede incident at a Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere in Hyderabad, the Telangana government has reportedly decided to ban benefit shows for all films.