Pushpa (The Rise Part-01)(2021)
Pushpa (The Rise Part-01) (2021) is a 179-minute Telugu film directed by Sukumar. Starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Ajay. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Pushpa (The Rise Part-01) stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 December 2021
- Director
- Sukumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Set in the late 1990s, the film follows Pushpa Raj, an ambitious daily wage laborer in the red sandalwood smuggling syndicate operating in Andhra Pradesh's Seshachalam Hills. Pushpa Raj, alongside his friend Kesava, begins smuggling red sandalwood—a rare and valuable wood found only in the restricted forests of Chittoor district. As he gains prominence within the criminal organization, he navigates complex conflicts with rival gangsters, corrupt police officials, and family complications. Amid his rise through the ranks, he pursues a romantic relationship with Srivalli, a local girl, while emerging as a formidable force in the underworld, challenging established power structures and antagonizing Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, an ambitious IPS officer intent on stopping him.
“An unstoppable rise, an unforgettable character”
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Trivia
- Fahadh Faasil's Telugu cinema debut; he dubbed his lines in five different languages for various regional versions.
- The film's 179-minute runtime (2 hours 59 minutes) drew critical attention, though audiences praised its engagement factor despite the lengthy duration.
- Production took approximately two years with extensive location shooting across multiple Indian regions.
- The dialogue "Thaggede Le" (meaning "I won't back down") became a massive cultural phenomenon in Indian pop culture.
- A controversial scene was deleted post-release following audience feedback and sensibilities.
- Director Sukumar employed a non-linear narrative structure that became a signature style, influencing several subsequent Indian films.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pushpa (The Rise Part-01)
