A new wave is sweeping the Indian film industry, with Pushpa star Allu Arjun demanding a whopping Rs 300 crore just for his role in Pushpa 2: The Rule. The reports are said to have placed him above big-shots Thalapathy Vijay and Shah Rukh Khan, as well as Prabhas, in the list of the highest-paid actors. 

According to Track Tollywood reports, Arjun's fee is more than the price of most mainstream film budgets, showing the increasing strength and popularity that Arjun enjoys after Pushpa: The Rise.

What made Pushpa a blockbuster?

Pushpa: The Rise (2021), directed by Sukumar, turned into an instant cultural phenomenon with collections of more than Rs 350 crore in the global market and emerging as the highest-grosser in India for the year. The movie was released in several languages and acquired huge popularity across the nation. 

The majority of the audience embraced Allu Arjun's character and the film's style. Considering its massive popularity, the sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is one of the most awaited films this year, and fans are on the lookout for another scintillating performance from Arjun.

Pushpa 2 release date, what to expect?

Pushpa 2: The Rule will hit screens on December 5, with Rashmika Mandanna reprising her role as Srivalli. Fahadh Faasil will play IPS Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, a cop ruthless in his determination to catch Reddy. Sreeleela is also part of the film in a special song. The film is scheduled for a multi-language release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada, making it accessible to audiences across India.

The star-studded cast adds to the hype

Alongside Arjun, Pushpa 2 also boasts an excellent supporting cast including Prakash Raj, Jagapathi Babu, and Anasuya Bharadwaj playing various key roles. An ensemble cast like this always promises some action-packed and star-studded fun, which in this case is doing the rounds by creating vast excitement.

Allu Arjun, with the staggering paycheck to be credited to his role in Pushpa 2, has not only become a darling of success in Tollywood but a national icon in the Indian film world. Fans look forward to the launching of Pushpa 2: The Rule to know whether it could match up to the stupendous success of the predecessor and can usher in a new milestone in sequels seen in Indian cinema.