The allu Arjun starrer Pushpa has created a lot of hype. Though it had some hurdles to cross before its release, the movie is now out in theaters and has received positive reviews. Let us take a look at this Pushpa review to help you decide if this movie is a must-watch. The film is packed with swag and is an edge of your seat action drama.
Pushpa Raj is a red sandalwood smuggler and wants to become the boss of his smuggling syndicate. As he goes on his journey to become the boss of his gang, he faces a number of obstacles including police officers, other smugglers, and his love interest, Srivalli. In the process, he meets a police officer named Balwant Singh, played by Fahadh Faasil.
Pushpa Movie Overview
A 2021 Telugu-language action drama movie[16] starring Sukumar is titled Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1. While Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil (making his Telugu debut), Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Sunil, Rao Ramesh, Dhananjaya, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Ajay, and Ajay Ghosh play supporting parts, Allu Arjun plays the title character. It is made by Muttamsetty Media in collaboration with Mythri Movie Makers. The first of two cinematic segments shows the ascent of a low-wage worker in a red sandalwood smuggling ring. Red sandalwood is a rare wood that only grows in the Seshachalam Hills of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The film’s soundtrack and music were written by Devi Sri Prasad, and Karthika Srinivas-Ruben and Miroslaw Kuba Brozek, respectively, handled the cinematography and editing. The COVID-19 epidemic forced a halt to the movie’s production in March 2020, which had started in December 2019. The Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad and the Maredumilli forest in Andhra Pradesh served as the primary locations for the majority of the filming, which commenced in November 2020 and ended in November 2021. “Sadak 2 Movie Review”
Release day for Pushpa: The Rise was December 17, 2021. Critics gave the movie a fairly mixed reception, praising the acting (especially that of Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil), action scenes, cinematography, director, and soundtrack while criticizing the length and editing. The movie did well financially, earning between 350.3 and 365 crore at the box office. The movie became the highest-grossing Indian movie in 2021 and is one of the all-time best-grossing Telugu movies. A 2021 Telugu-language action drama movie[16] starring Sukumar is titled Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1. While Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil (making his Telugu debut), Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Sunil, Rao Ramesh, Dhananjaya, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Ajay, and Ajay Ghosh play supporting parts, Allu Arjun plays the title character. It is made by Muttamsetty Media in collaboration with Mythri Movie Makers. The first of two cinematic segments shows the ascent of a low-wage worker in a red sandalwood smuggling ring. Red sandalwood is a rare wood that only grows in the Seshachalam Hills of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The film’s soundtrack and music were written by Devi Sri Prasad, and Karthika Srinivas-Ruben and Miroslaw Kuba Brozek, respectively, handled the cinematography and editing. The COVID-19 epidemic forced a halt to the movie’s production in March 2020, which had started in December 2019. The Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad and the Maredumilli forest in Andhra Pradesh served as the primary locations for the majority of the filming, which commenced in November 2020 and ended in November 2021.
Pushpa Movie Plot
In the 1990s, laborer Pushpa Raj and his sidekick Keshava decide to smuggle red sandalwood, a highly sought-after exotic wood that only grows in the Seshachalam Hills of the Chittoor region in Andhra Pradesh. Pushpa hides it, is captured, and is severely beaten for disclosing the location of the wood when DSP Govindappa and his crew invade the forest to capture the coolies and seize the stock. Pushpa eventually rises through the ranks by suggesting creative ways to smuggle the stock, earning Konda Reddy’s trust and becoming his partner while at the same time receiving resentment from Konda Reddy’s youngest brother Jolly Reddy. Pushpa’s employer, smuggler Konda Reddy, and his brothers bail him out for the stock’s location.
Managalam Srinu, Konda Reddy’s boss and a powerful criminal known for his brutality and persecution, is in charge of the syndicate and entrusts Konda Reddy with protecting 200 tons of his contraband from the Police Department. Pushpa is given the same responsibilities as Jolly Reddy since he is deemed unfit for them. Jolly Reddy purposefully causes a delay in the export of wood, leaving Pushpa confused while Govindappa prepares to invade the location. Pushpa dumps all the logs into a nearby river, Keshava pays off the dam’s chief engineer to shut the gates, stopping the logs from flowing, and Govindappa makes no money from the second raid. On this special day, Srinu throws a party. During the celebration, Pushpa overhears two people discussing Srinu’s scams and learns that he sells wood for considerably more than what his customers are willing to pay. He tells Konda Reddy about it and advises him to demand a fair portion from Srinu, but he gives up when he realizes it would be risky to oppose the powerful Srinu.
In the meantime, Pushpa develops feelings for Srivalli, a courageous and outspoken milk vendor who is the daughter of coolie Muniratnam, a smuggler like Pushpa. Eventually, an engagement is set up for the two of them. Because Pushpa was born out of wedlock to his father and mother Parvatamma, who are not officially married, Pushpa’s elder half-brother Mohan causes a commotion during the ceremony and accuses him of using their father’s name to fix his marriage with Srivalli. Parvatamma is hurt during the altercation, and Pushpa is inspired to become a powerful figure by her suffering. Pushpa rebels, travels to Chennai, and strikes a contract with the client Murugan for 1.5 crores per tonne, which Konda Reddy and Pushpa agree to split equally. He smuggles the wood directly to Chennai skipping Srinu and later visits the latter demanding a bigger payment than what is paid. While smuggling the wood, Govindappa detains Muniratnam and accuses him of being a mole. When Jolly Reddy, who has feelings for Srivalli, finds out about Muniratnam’s trick, he holds her father hostage and blackmails her into sleeping with him.
Pushpa Movie All Cast
- Allu Arjun
- Fahadh Faasil
- Rashmika Mandanna
- Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari
- Sunil
- Rao Ramesh
- Dhananjaya
- Anasuya Bharadwaj
- Ajay
- Ajay Ghosh
- Shatru
- Shanmukh
- Sritej
- Pavani Karanam
- Mime Gopi
- Brahmaji
- Kalpalatha
- Dayanand Reddy
- Raj Tirandasu
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Pushpa learns about this via Srivalli, and he viciously attacks Jolly Reddy till he is disabled. When Jolly Reddy refuses to tell his brothers who caused his condition because he wants to exact revenge on the individual, Konda Reddy discovers that Pushpa is to blame. He tries to kill Pushpa, but Srinu’s soldiers, under the command of his brother-in-law Mogileesu, assault him and kill Konda Reddy instead. Pushpa kills Mogileesu after saving Konda Reddy’s younger brother Jakka Reddy, reviving their friendship. After learning about Srinu’s frauds, MP Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu arranges a ceasefire between Pushpa and him and chooses Pushpa to take Srinu’s position. As time goes on, Pushpa rises to prominence while Srinu’s wife Dakshayani hurts Srinu by criticizing his shortcomings.
Release day for Pushpa: The Rise was December 17, 2021. Critics gave the movie a fairly mixed reception, praising the acting (especially that of Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil), action scenes, cinematography, director, and soundtrack while criticizing the length and editing. The movie did well financially, earning between 350.3 and 365 crore at the box office. The movie became the highest-grossing Indian movie in 2021 and is one of the all-time best-grossing Telugu movies.
The film is not perfect. Its writing has flaws, but overall, it is an entertaining and thought-provoking film. The pacing and storyline is strong, although some parts may be slow. It has a few niggles in the ending, but overall, Pushpa is a good movie. The cast is excellent and the director has mastered the art of creating compelling characters.
The music and performances add to the movie’s appeal. The film also has some moments that may appeal to fans. Although it is a generic story, Allu Arjun’s performance makes it worth watching. But it needs more of a spark to grab audiences’ attention. If you are interested in a gangster movie, this may not be the movie for you. The first half of the movie is a great one – but the second half is a mess. The film’s plot is a bit dull and moves at a sluggish pace.
The film is quite a long watch. While the cinematography and production values are solid, the editing and VFX work are disappointing. The movie has some decent moments, but the first half drags on and the second half is too slow for my liking. I’d recommend pushing it to the movieshelf if you have a spare hour or two. However, it’s worth it to give it a chance to prove itself.
The movie follows a young man named Pushpa. After he joins the gang of Konda Reddy, he soon becomes a big man. He also gets a girl named Srivalli, which makes him the perfect partner for her. This is an excellent movie to watch if you love a good action film. If you are interested in reading a Pushpa review, be sure to read on!
The story revolves around the red sandalwood trade. Konda Reddy runs a syndicate of smugglers in the region and a young Pushpa finds a way to join the group. He then sells the red sandalwood to Mangalam Srinu. Mangalam Srinu gets it safely to Chennai and he pays him Rs. 25 lakhs per ton.
