Pushpa: The Rise (2021)
Plot
Pushpa: The Rise (Telugu pronunciation: [puʂpa]) is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, together with Muttamsetty Media. The first installment in the Pushpa film series, it stars Allu Arjun, alongside an ensemble cast of Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil (in his Telugu debut), Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Rao Ramesh, Ajay and Ajay Ghosh, Dhananjaya,Shatru, . The film follows Pushpa, a daily wage labourer from Chittoor Jilla who rises through the ranks of a syndicate involved in smuggling red sandalwood, a rare wood found only in the Seshachalam Hills of Andhra Pradesh. The film began production in December 2019 but was halted in March 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming resumed in November 2020 and ended in November 2021, primarily taking place at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad and the Maredumilli forest in Andhra Pradesh. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with cinematography by Miroslaw Kuba Brozek. Pushpa: The Rise was released worldwide on 17 December 2021 in theatres to mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances, action choreography, cinematography, direction, di
Pushpa: The Rise details
| Industry | Telugu |
|---|---|
| Year | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Drama |
| Runtime | 2h 59m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Sukumar |
| Status | Released |
| Language | te |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Pushpa: The Rise about?
Pushpa: The Rise (Telugu pronunciation: [puʂpa]) is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, together with Muttamsetty Media. The first installment in the Pushpa film series, it stars Allu Arjun, alongside an ensemble cast of Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil (in his Telugu debut), Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Rao Ramesh, Ajay and Ajay Ghosh, Dhananjaya,Shatru, . The film follows Pushpa, a daily wage labourer from Chittoor Jilla who rises through the ranks of a syndicate involved in smuggling red sandalwood, a rare wood found only in the Seshachalam Hills of Andhra Pradesh. The film began production in December 2019 but was halted in March 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming resumed in November 2020 and ended in November 2021, primarily taking place at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad and the Maredumilli forest in Andhra Pradesh. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with cinematography by Miroslaw Kuba Brozek. Pushpa: The Rise was released worldwide on 17 December 2021 in theatres to mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances, action choreography, cinematography, direction, di
Who is in the cast of Pushpa: The Rise?
Pushpa: The Rise stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil and is directed by Sukumar. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Pushpa: The Rise online?
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How long is Pushpa: The Rise?
Pushpa: The Rise runs 2h 59m (179 minutes).
Who directed Pushpa: The Rise?
Pushpa: The Rise was directed by Sukumar.
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