Release Date : 17 Dec 2021
Starring: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Sunil, Ajay Ghosh, Fahadh Faasil, Anasuya, Rao Ramesh and Others.
Director: Sukumar
Producers: Naveen Yerneni, Y Ravi Shankar
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Banner: Mythri Movie Makers
Critic Reviews
123 Telugu
Verdict: On the whole, Pushpa is Allu Arjun’s one man show as the icon star delivers a knockout performance. The first half is good but the second half slows down with dull climax. As the hype for the film is good, the film will see good collections. If you ignore the slow pace and predictable story, Pushpa ends as a decent watch.
Rating : 3/5
Great Andhra
Caption : Only Color No Fragrance
Bottom-line: Needed More Fire
Rating : 2.5/5
Gulte
Caption : Neither Flower Nor Fire
Thumbs Up : Allu Arjun, Forest Fight, Chittoor slang
Finally, The Rise is a formula-based gangster drama with predictable scenes and flow. The only thing that makes it an interesting watch is Allu Arjun as Pushpa. There are a lot of thug life and taggede le moments, but they alone can’t make it a complete movie as it is depending on characterization itself. It is just Pushpa’s rise without any surprise in it.
Rating : 2.75/5
IMDB
Story of Pushpa Raj, a lorry driver in Seshachalam forests of South India, set in the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling. Red Sandalwood is endemic to South-Eastern Ghats (mountain range) of India.
User Rating : 8.2/10
Telugu360
Verdict : ‘Pushpa’ doesn’t live up to the expectations. The story of a Sandalwood smuggler who grows from a ‘Coolie’ to ‘Syndicate Boss’ has been narrated in a flat manner. Allu Arjun characterization, dialogues stand out. Second half is a BIG letdown and audience may keep wondering what the purpose of the last 30 minutes and the climax episode was. As you walk out, you can’t help but think if part 2 will ever be made.
