According to the Times of India, the film has grossed over Rs 250 crore through OTT Rights, Satellite Rights and Audio Video Rights. Earlier, it was reported that Allu Arjun was paid Rs 70 crore for his role in the film.
It was reported that Allu had paid Rs 35 crore for his last film ‘Ala Vaikunthapuramulu’ and had initially demanded the same price in Pushpa’s contract. However, the Telugu media reported that the director had decided to release Pushpa in two parts and that the actor had decided to double his salary.
‘Pushpa’ is also Fahad’s debut Telugu venture. The film will be directed by Sukumar, who made Allu Arjun a superstar in ‘Arya’. The heroine of the movie is Rashmika Mandana. Other important characters are Jagapathi Babu and Prakash Raj.
Allu Arjun arrives as Pushparaja, a blood sandalwood smuggler. Under the banner of Maithri Movie Makers and Muttamsetti Media, Naveen Yerneni and Y. Pushpa is made by Ravi Shankar. Miroslow Kuba Burrows moves the camera for the film. The film is being made at a cost of Rs 250 crore.
Summary: Telugu movie Pushpa starring Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil has drummed up a whopping Rs 250 crores before release. The movie set on a 250 crore budget is slated for theatrical release on December 17. The Telugu debut of Fahadh Faasil has him don the hat of an antagonist
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