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Pushpa: The Rise(2021)

7.3/10
Telugu179 mins

Pushpa: The Rise (2021) is a 179-minute Telugu film directed by Sukumar. Starring Fahadh Faasil, Rao Ramesh and Anasuya Bharadwaj. With an audience rating of 7.3/10 and a blockbuster, 350+ crores worldwide verdict at the box office, Pushpa: The Rise stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.

Director:Sukumar
Mood:
darksuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
16 December 2021
Director
Sukumar
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 59m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

Pushpa starts as a simple worker but climbs the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling ring. His growing power creates dangerous enemies. The conflict escalates when police target his criminal empire, leading to violent confrontations.

A laborer's rise sparks a violent war for power.

Film Details

7.3Rating
179Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date16 December 2021
Also Known AsPusha: Chapter 1 · Pushpa: Chapter 1 - The Rise · Pushpa · Pushpa - The Rise · พุชป้า กลับมาตะลุย · Пушпа · Pushpa · プシュパ 覚醒 · पुष्पा: The Rise - Part 1 · Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulinspiring
Themes
corruptionsurvivalrevengejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title was originally 'Pushpa: The Rule', but it was changed to 'Pushpa: The Rise' to better fit the story's first part.
  • Allu Arjun's character Pushpa Raj was inspired by real-life red sandalwood smugglers from the Seshachalam forests of Andhra Pradesh.
  • The iconic 'Thaggedele' dialogue and hand gesture were improvised by Allu Arjun during filming and became a nationwide trend.
  • Sukumar wrote the role of Srivalli specifically for Rashmika Mandanna after being impressed by her previous performances.
  • The film was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, with Allu Arjun dubbing his own lines in both languages.
  • Despite being set in Andhra Pradesh, many forest scenes were actually filmed in the Maredumilli and Lambasingi regions of Telangana.
  • The movie's background score uses folk instruments like the Dappu and Thappeta to create a rustic, earthy atmosphere.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pushpa: The Rise

Molleti Mohan Raj-Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu15 films
Molleti Mohan Raj-SI Kupparaj13 films
Molleti Mohan Raj-Mangalam Srinu13 films
Original Music Composer-Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu13 films
Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu-SI Kupparaj12 films
Molleti Mohan Raj-Original Music Composer11 films
Original Music Composer-SI Kupparaj11 films
Original Music Composer-Pushpa Raj10 films
SI Kupparaj-Mangalam Srinu10 films
Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu-Pushpa Raj9 films
Original Music Composer-Mangalam Srinu7 films
Molleti Mohan Raj-Pushpa Raj6 films
Original Music Composer-Director6 films
Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu-Srivalli6 films
Original Music Composer-Srivalli5 films
Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu-Mangalam Srinu5 films
Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu-Dakshayani5 films
SI Kupparaj-Konda Reddy5 films
Molleti Mohan Raj-Director4 films
Molleti Mohan Raj-Konda Reddy4 films

Frequently Asked Questions