Allu Arjun bowls over fans in Patna
Allu Arjun, the reigning star of Telugu cinema, was visibly overwhelmed by the massive response he received from fans in Patna during the trailer launch of his highly anticipated film Pushpa: The Rule. The event took place on Sunday eveningthe crowd greeted the actor with an uproarious cheer as he took to the stage., and the crowd greeted the actor with an uproarious cheer as he took to the stage.
In a heartfelt address, Arjun spoke in both Hindi and English to connect with his fans, beginning with, “Namaste, Bihar ki pawan dharti ko mera shat shat pranaam. Pehli baar Bihar aya hun. Aapka pyar aur swagat ke liye bahot bahot shukriya” (I bow down to this great land of Bihar. I have come here for the first time. I can’t thank you enough for your love and warm welcome). He went on to acknowledge the passionate response he received, adding, “Pushpa kabhi jhukega nahi, par aaj pehli baar, aapke pyaar ke liye jhukega” (Pushpa Raj bows down to no one, but today, for your love, I bow before you all). Arjun humorously added that he no longer considers himself just a "flower," saying, “Pushpa ko flower samjhe kya? Flower nahi, ab wildfire hai main” (Did you think of Pushpa as a flower? No, I’m now wildfire). Apologizing for his imperfect Hindi, he asked for forgiveness for any mistakes.
The Pushpa actor then took a moment to thank those who contributed to the film's success. “I’d like to thank everyone across the nation and beyond for the immense love you’ve shown Pushpa. Your love has made Pushpa 2 one of the most awaited films in the country,” he said. He expressed his gratitude to the police, event organizers, and, most importantly, his fans, emphasizing how crucial their support had been in making the event a success. He also announced that the film is set to release worldwide on December 5, 2024, and shared his excitement about launching the film, stating, “I will never forget this experience.”
Co-star Rashmika Mandanna also addressed the crowd, thanking Patna’s residents for their warm reception. She assured fans that their two-year wait for Pushpa: The Rule would be well worth it and encouraged them to watch the film with their loved ones when it releases. “I hope you all enjoy the trailer and experience the world of Pushpa,” she added.
The trailer event marked a significant moment in the Pushpa franchise's journey, as fans eagerly await the sequel's December release.