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Pushpa 2 The Rule Review: Allu Arjun Reigns Supreme, Rashmika Mandanna & Fahadh Faasil Support With Gloriously Over-The-Top Performances

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Title: Pushpa 2: The Rule

Director: B. Sukumar

Cast: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, Dhananjaya, Rao Ramesh, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj and others.

Where: In Theatres

Rating: 3.5 stars

Brace yourselves for a cinematic juggernaut where gravity isn’t just defied but utterly dismissed, and the ego is not merely bruised but gloriously worshipped. This film is the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise. It returns with a vengeance, promising not just a continuation of the saga but a leap into the stratosphere of South Indian mass cinema, where subtlety is but a quaint myth.

The film picks up where its predecessor left off—Pushpa Raj, essayed by the ever-charismatic Allu Arjun, has traded his local smuggling operations for an international playground. From the dense red sandalwood forests of Chittoor to global domination, Pushpa’s rise is nothing short of folklore-worthy. His awkward gait and signature hand gesture are back, more flamboyant than ever, as he bulldozes adversaries, systems, and, occasionally, logic itself.

Director Sukumar pulls out all the stops in delivering a spectacle that unapologetically caters to its target audience. The narrative blends action, drama, romance, and humour with the finesse of a curry where every spice screams for attention. The plot is delightfully absurd—Pushpa overthrows a Chief Minister because his wife Srivalli (Rashmika Mandanna) desires a photograph with the politician, halts an entire town to rescue his kidnapped niece, and schools a megalomaniacal IPS officer Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil) with gravity-defying stunts. Pushpa doesn’t merely fight; he performs physics-defying acrobatics with limbs tied and eyes obstructed, ensuring every punch lands as a metaphorical roar.

The dialogues are the kind that demand whistles and hoots, with lines like “Pushpa ka faisla mandir ka prasad jaisa hai…” or “Mai jhukhunga nahin sala,” ensuring they’ll echo in college canteens for years. Yet beneath the bombast lies a surprisingly resonant emotional arc. Pushpa’s journey is fuelled by a childhood scar—a bruised ego that morphs into his raison d’être. It’s this vulnerable core, exaggerated to a cinematic extreme, that holds the audience captive through the 200-minute marathon.

Performances are gloriously over the top, with Allu Arjun reigning supreme. His Pushpa is magnetic, maddening, and everything a mass hero is meant to be. Fahadh Faasil matches him beat for beat as his nemesis Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, and their clash is a testosterone-charged spectacle. Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli lends charm, though she often feels relegated to the sidelines, while the ensemble cast gamely contributes to the chaos.

Technically, the film is a marvel. Devi Sri Prasad’s music is a pulse-pounding delight, elevating every dramatic confrontation and choreographed brawl. Mirosław Kuba Brożek’s cinematography captures the glitz of Pushpa’s world with vivid, larger-than-life visuals. The VFX oscillates between dazzling and cartoonish, but it’s all in service of the spectacle.

For all its flaws—pacing that sags under its gargantuan runtime, a narrative that occasionally trades logic for lunacy, and a penchant for excess—it’s impossible to ignore the sheer magnetism of Pushpa 2. It’s indulgent, ridiculous, and thoroughly entertaining. The film concludes with a clear promise of more chapters to follow, and why not? In Pushpa’s world, the rise never ends—it merely finds new heights to conquer.

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Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda Wedding: Virosh Turn Modern Day Prince & Princess For Their Dreamy Sangeet Ceremony

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Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda continue to make headlines with their wedding. Days after tying the knot on February 26 at ITC Mementos, Udaipur, the couple dropped a fresh batch of photos from their Sangeet night, and it’s all glitter, glam and full-heart dancing.

Hosted on February 24 at the same Udaipur venue, the Sangeet was an intimate yet high-energy celebration with close friends and family. From emotional speeches to surprise performances, the evening seemed to unfold like a movie dream sequence, complete with sequins and spotlight moments.

Virosh’s bedazzling sangeet looks

For the big night, the newlyweds turned to designer duo Falguni Shane Peacock India for custom creations that blended drama with royalty.

Rashmika shimmered in a silver lehenga that caught the light from every angle. The ensemble was richly detailed and paired with a flowing cape and jaw-dropping diamond jewels. Despite the outfit’s weight, she danced through the night without missing a beat. 

Vijay complemented her sparkle with a jewel-embellished navy blue outfit that brought the perfect amount of bling. His structured silhouette, paired with a statement cape and a giant emerald necklace, made for a striking contrast against Rashmika’s silver glow. Together, they looked nothing less than a modern-day prince and princess.

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Karan Aujla’s Mumbai Concert To Be Biggest Holi Bash; MMRDA Grounds Decks Up For The Live Show

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After delivering a high-energy opening night in the national capital, Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla is now gearing up for what promises to be one of Mumbai’s biggest Holi music events this season.

Fresh off his electrifying Delhi concert, the curtain-raiser of his much-talked-about P-Pop India tour, Aujla is set to headline a grand daytime show in Mumbai on February 3. The concert will take place at the iconic MMRDA Grounds at 11 AM, turning the festival of colours into a full-blown live music celebration.

Pune Show To Follow Same Evening

What makes the schedule even more ambitious is the back-to-back performance lined up for the same day. Post the Mumbai gig, the singer will head to Pune for an evening concert at Mahalaxmi Lawns at 5 PM, marking a packed Holi itinerary for fans across Maharashtra.

Ahead of the Mumbai concert, behind-the-scenes visuals from the MMRDA Grounds have surfaced online, sparking excitement among fans. A viral video showcases a sprawling stage structure, advanced lighting rigs and elaborate production elements being assembled for the show.

Aujla’s Delhi concert on Sunday officially launched his P-Pop India tour, drawing a massive crowd and reaffirming his growing dominance in the Indian live music circuit. Known for chart-topping hits and his seamless blend of Punjabi lyrics with global pop and hip-hop influences, the singer has consistently sold out venues across cities.

In previous performances, Aujla has been praised for his dynamic stage presence, crowd interaction, and high-production value concerts, elements that are expected to define the Mumbai and Pune shows as well.

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Mumbai Crime Branch Issues LOC Against Lawrence Bishnoi Aide Harry Boxer For Threatening Actor Ranveer Singh

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Mumbai: The Mumbai Crime Branch issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Harichandra alias Harry Boxer, a key alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, in connection with a threat issued to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. The action follows a preliminary investigation into a threatening voice note and extortion demand received by the actor’s manager, police officials confirmed, Media reported on Saturday.

According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, the voice note was sent from an American phone number and demanded a ransom of Rs 20 crore. In an earlier development, Mumbai Police sources had indicated that the actor allegedly received a death threat along with an extortion demand of Rs 10 crore from members linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

A senior police official said the threatening message was received on the WhatsApp number of Ranveer Singh’s manager. The sender identified himself as ‘Harry Boxer’ in the audio message. Following this, the Crime Branch sent the voice note for verification to agencies in Punjab and Haryana, while also initiating official communication with US authorities to gather technical details related to the foreign number used to send the threat.

During the preliminary probe, investigators found that Harry Boxer, described as a close aide of the Bishnoi gang, allegedly sent the voice note. Initial findings suggest that the voice in the message matches that of Boxer, although officials stressed that further corroborative evidence is being collected to conclusively establish his involvement.

Police sources further revealed that the threatening message was sent shortly after a recent firing incident outside the residence of filmmaker Rohit Shetty, raising concerns about a possible pattern of intimidation linked to high-profile personalities.

In response to the threat, security arrangements around Ranveer Singh’s residence in Mumbai have been tightened as a precautionary measure. The Crime Branch has recorded the statement of the actor’s manager and continues to examine digital and forensic evidence related to the case.

Officials clarified that while no formal FIR has been registered so far, a preliminary inquiry is underway. Further action will be decided based on the outcome of ongoing verification and evidence collection, police confirmed.

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