Allu Arjun On Playing A Woman, Wearing Sari In Pushpa 2: ‘Most Alpha Thing I’ve Ever Done’ | Telugu Cinema News
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Allu Arjun has opened up about playing a woman in Pushpa 2 and spoken about taking Indian cinema to a wider audience.
Allu Arjun has opened up about wearing a sari in Pushpa 2.
Allu Arjun has opened up about one of the most talked-about choices he made in the Pushpa franchise, playing a woman in a saree for a sequence in Pushpa: The Rise. Calling it an unexpected move for a male star, the actor said in a new chat with Forbes India, “I would say the most alpha thing I’ve ever done is to play a woman.”
The actor features on the cover of Forbes India’s Showstoppers 2026, an edition celebrating India’s 100 biggest celebrities across entertainment and sports. The list includes major names such as Virat Kohli, Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh, while Allu Arjun is among the leading names from Indian cinema.
Allu Arjun On Taking Pushpa Beyond Telugu Cinema
Speaking about the impact of Pushpa, Allu Arjun said its success changed how he looked at Indian cinema and encouraged him to aim higher. “Pushpa’s success has inspired me to take Indian cinema to another level,” he said.
The two-part franchise helped take Allu Arjun’s popularity far beyond Telugu-speaking audiences. Pushpa: The Rise introduced audiences across India to Pushpa Raj, while Pushpa 2: The Rule went on to become one of the biggest Indian box-office successes.
The actor also spoke about what he believes matters most when a film is made for a large audience. “Deliver a great film. The rest will take care of itself,” he added.
Allu Arjun’s Character In Pushpa 2: The Rule
Allu Arjun played Pushpa Raj in Pushpa 2: The Rule and his saree-clad appearance was part of the Gangamma Jathara sequence. The ritual is linked to the worship of Gangamma Thalli, a local goddess in the Tirupati region, and traditionally involves men dressing as women. For the sequence, Allu Arjun is seen wearing a saree, jewellery, makeup and blue body paint as Pushpa takes part in the ritual.
The sequence was also an important part of the film’s story. Allu Arjun spoke about how director Sukumar initially suggested the unusual look after deciding that a more conventional, macho appearance was not working. The actor eventually embraced the challenge. “I would say the most alpha thing I’ve ever done is to play a woman,” he said.
Allu Arjun’s Films
On the work front, Allu Arjun is currently filming Raaka, his sci-fi action film with director Atlee, which also stars Deepika Padukone and Rashmika Mandanna. He is also set to collaborate with Lokesh Kanagaraj on the tentatively titled AA23, while Pushpa 3: The Rampage is in development.
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Ask News18Allu Arjun is currently filming “Raaka,” a sci-fi action film with director Atlee, also starring Deepika Padukone and Rashmika Mandanna. He is also preparing for “AA23” with Lokesh Kanagaraj, which is expected to begin filming in December. Additionally, he is in discussions for potential collaborations with directors Prashanth Neel and Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
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September 01, 2026, 06:45 IST
