SS Rajamouli
is known for elevating South Indian cinema to a global level with his ventures, ‘Baahubali‘ and ‘
RRR
‘. The filmmaker never compromises on blending storytelling with a larger-than-life setup, maintaining an equal balance.
Now, director Sukumar, who is currently enjoying the success of ‘
Pushpa 2: The Rule
‘, has credited SS
Rajamouli
for his contributions and support in promoting the ‘Pushpa’ franchise worldwide.
At a recent success party for ‘
Pushpa
2: The Rule’, Sukumar shared, “He was the one who pushed me to release the first part of ‘Pushpa’ in Hindi. In fact, he facilitated a smooth release by talking to distributors and pushing for a wide release.”
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Sukumar further revealed how SS Rajamouli inspired his confidence regarding ‘Pushpa’. Initially doubtful about the Allu Arjun starrer’s
pan-India appeal
, Sukumar sought Rajamouli’s advice. The ‘Baahubali’ director clarified that a film’s
pan-India
status is determined by its release strategy rather than its content alone. He emphasized that releasing ‘Pushpa’ across India would inherently make it a pan-India film. According to Rajamouli, if the movie wasn’t released pan-India, it would remain a Telugu film. Sukumar credited this guidance for shaping his perspective on the movie’s potential reach.
‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ hit theatres on December 5 and has earned over Rs 600 crore worldwide within just three days. The movie is expected to cross the Rs 1000 crore mark within a few weeks if it maintains its momentum. Allu Arjun, who bagged the National Award for Best Actor for his performance in ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, further fueled anticipation for the sequel, which has been high ever since its announcement.
