‘Sari is to be worn, masculinity should not be known’, when he heard the director of Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun, told how to look

Last updated:February 21, 2025, 14:11 IST

‘Pushpa 2’ is the film of the year 2024, whose Gadar was seen at the box office of the whole world. In a recent interview, ‘Pushpa 2’ star Allu Arjun spoke about the ‘Gangamma Jatra’ scene and the director on it …Read more

Allu Arjun wore Jhumka, Ghungroo, Bangles and Blue Patu saree for this scene.

New Delhi. Allu Arjun shocked the fans with his performance in ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, especially in the ‘Gangamma Jatra’ scene, in which her character was mesmerized by wearing ‘Pushparaj’ saree and mesmerized the audience with his strong performance. In a recent interview, Allu Arjun talked about the Jatra scene and told what he had a conversation with director Sukumar on it. He said that when the filmmaker told about this scene for the first time, he was scared.

Talking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Allu Arjun said, ‘One thing about the Jatra scene is that when he told me for the first time, I was scared. Yes, this was my first reaction. We finished a very macho photoshoot. Sukumar said, ‘This is not working.’ Then he said, ‘I want you to wear a sari, ready like a woman.’ We started making sketches and then we could see it.

First fear and then search
Allu Arjun further said, ‘I started adopting this idea, because in the beginning there is always fear. First there was fear and then search. He further stated that after a time, he came to know that it would be the USP of the film and it would be a challenge for him as an actor. ‘If I do this, I will earn a very big name. Only one thing that Sukumar Guru (Sir) and I thought that even if it is in a sari, he should look very much, very matching, should not lose Alpha-Non.

How to maintain ‘Alpha-Name’ wearing a saree
When she was asked how she maintained ‘alpha-ni’ wearing a saree, she said, ‘Alpha-N is in the mind. You cannot overcome Alpha-Narm. This is an inherent quality.

The film created history by earning 1,862 crores
Let us tell you that ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ has been directed by Sukumar and contains Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandana and Fahd Fasil. The film is produced by Maithri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writing, and its music is on the T series. The film was released in theaters on 5 December 2024. The film broke records at the box office. ‘Pushpa 2’ has collected Rs 1,232.96 crore at the domestic box office in 56 days. At the same time, this film has done a business of Rs 1,862 crore around the world.