Oakland, California, paid tribute to the late hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur on Friday, renaming a section of MacArthur Boulevard in his honour nearly 27 years after his tragic killing. The unveiling of "Tupac Shakur Way" was met with reverence and heartfelt speeches by family members, friends, and collaborators, including Oakland native MC Hammer.

Tupac Shakur, born in New York and raised in both New York and Baltimore, moved to the San Francisco Bay Area with his mother in the late 1980s. He eventually called Oakland his adopted hometown and immersed himself in its culture.

City Councilwoman Carroll Fife spearheaded the effort to rename the street in honour of Tupac, emphasising his deep connection to the city. "He claimed Oakland," Fife declared, "He said Oakland gave him his game."

The emotional ceremony, which lasted nearly two hours, featured heartfelt speeches from those who knew Tupac personally. The late rapper's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, spoke tearfully to the gathered crowd, saying, "Let his spirit live on the rest of these years in these streets and in your hearts." Moments later, the sign for Tupac Shakur Way was unveiled, a lasting testament to the enduring legacy of the rapper.

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MC Hammer, who was with Tupac during his final months before his tragic death in 1996, shared his admiration for his late friend, saying, "Hands down, the greatest rapper ever, there's not even a question of that."

Other prominent figures from the hip-hop world, including Money-B and Too Short, also addressed the crowd, sharing their personal memories and highlighting Tupac's lasting impact on the music industry.

The renaming ceremony took place just a day after a former Southern California street gang leader, Duane Keith "Keffe D" Davis, pleaded not guilty to murder charges related to the Las Vegas shooting death of Tupac Shakur. Davis is the only surviving person who was in the vehicle from which the fatal shots were fired.&nbsp;

Shakur's relatives, however, maintained a distance from the prosecution, making only passing reference to the ongoing legal proceedings. Sekyiwa Shakur acknowledged her brother's tragic fate, stating, "He died at 25 years old in gang violence, by the hands of another Black man, by the planning of another Black man, whoever that man may be."

(With inputs from agencies)

Oakland, California, paid tribute to the late hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur on Friday, renaming a section of MacArthur Boulevard in his honour nearly 27 years after his tragic killing.

Oakland, California, paid tribute to the late hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur on Friday, renaming a section of MacArthur Boulevard in his honour nearly 27 years after his tragic killing. The unveiling of "Tupac Shakur Way" was met with reverence and heartfelt speeches by family members, friends, and collaborators, including Oakland native MC Hammer. Tupac Shakur, born in New York and raised in both New York and Baltimore, moved to the San Francisco Bay Area with his mother in the late 1980s. He eventually called Oakland his adopted hometown and immersed himself in its culture. City Councilwoman Carroll Fife spearheaded the effort to rename the street in honour of Tupac, emphasising his deep connection to the city. "He claimed Oakland," Fife declared, "He said Oakland gave him his game." The emotional ceremony, which lasted nearly two hours, featured heartfelt speeches from those who knew Tupac personally. The late rapper's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, spoke tearfully to the gathered crowd, saying, "Let his spirit live on the rest of these years in these streets and in your hearts." Moments later, the sign for Tupac Shakur Way was unveiled, a lasting testament to the enduring legacy of the rapper. Also read: Al Pacino, 83, to pay an eye-watering amount to girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29, in child support MC Hammer, who was with Tupac during his final months before his tragic death in 1996, shared his admiration for his late friend, saying, "Hands down, the greatest rapper ever, there's not even a question of that." Other prominent figures from the hip-hop world, including Money-B and Too Short, also addressed the crowd, sharing their personal memories and highlighting Tupac's lasting impact on the music industry. The renaming ceremony took place just a day after a former Southern California street gang leader, Duane Keith "Keffe D" Davis, pleaded not guilty to murder charges related to the Las Vegas shooting death of Tupac Shakur. Davis is the only surviving person who was in the vehicle from which the fatal shots were fired. Shakur's relatives, however, maintained a distance from the prosecution, making only passing reference to the ongoing legal proceedings. Sekyiwa Shakur acknowledged her brother's tragic fate, stating, "He died at 25 years old in gang violence, by the hands of another Black man, by the planning of another Black man, whoever that man may be." (With inputs from agencies)

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With his magnificent charm and amazing dancing, Allu Arjun has always ruled the hearts of the masses. After the release of his blockbuster film, 'Pushpa: The Rise', the stylish star has marked his presence globally which is well evident with his feature on the cover of a top magazine in India.

While the stylish star has made several headlines with the success of 'Pushpa', he has now earned his place on the cover of a leading national magazine India Today that referred to him as "The South Swag". The actor was seen posing in his signature Pushpa Raj style on the cover.&nbsp;

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From its Pushparaj swag to signature dance steps, it is hard to deny the kind of rage Allu Arjun has created with his swag in the film. While recalling the story from the making of the film, Allu Arjun shared, "Sukumar Garu said, I don’t know what you do, but everybody has to walk like you,” and Allu Arjun came up with the sloping shoulder convinced that it would be “easily 
imitable”.&nbsp;

Furthermore, the stylish star added, “The idea wasn’t to impress the whole country but it was a great by-product. If your local audience is impressed, then automatically the energy&nbsp;transfers and the aura spreads.”&nbsp;

With the release of Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa', the stylish star truly made the whole nation go gaga over his style. Moreover, on its way to achieving great success, the film is also the first ever Indian album to hit 5 Billion views.&nbsp;

Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa: The Rise, directed by Sukumar fared well, at the box office and broke several box office records and even entered the Rs. 100 crore mark in Hindi belts, and went on to mint 300cr worldwide.

With his magnificent charm and amazing dancing, Allu Arjun has always ruled the hearts of the masses. After the release of his blockbuster film, 'Pushpa: The Rise', the stylish star has marked his presence globally which is well evident with his feature on the cover of a top magazine in India.

With his magnificent charm and amazing dancing, Allu Arjun has always ruled the hearts of the masses. After the release of his blockbuster film, 'Pushpa: The Rise', the stylish star has marked his presence globally which is well evident with his feature on the cover of a top magazine in India. While the stylish star has made several headlines with the success of 'Pushpa', he has now earned his place on the cover of a leading national magazine India Today that referred to him as "The South Swag". The actor was seen posing in his signature Pushpa Raj style on the cover. Chris Pratt reveals why he won't replace Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones From its Pushparaj swag to signature dance steps, it is hard to deny the kind of rage Allu Arjun has created with his swag in the film. While recalling the story from the making of the film, Allu Arjun shared, "Sukumar Garu said, I don’t know what you do, but everybody has to walk like you,” and Allu Arjun came up with the sloping shoulder convinced that it would be “easily imitable”. Furthermore, the stylish star added, “The idea wasn’t to impress the whole country but it was a great by-product. If your local audience is impressed, then automatically the energy transfers and the aura spreads.” With the release of Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa', the stylish star truly made the whole nation go gaga over his style. Moreover, on its way to achieving great success, the film is also the first ever Indian album to hit 5 Billion views. Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa: The Rise, directed by Sukumar fared well, at the box office and broke several box office records and even entered the Rs. 100 crore mark in Hindi belts, and went on to mint 300cr worldwide.

Allu Arjun shares how he came up with swag walk in 'Pushpa'

Allu Arjun`s blockbuster hit `Pushpa: The Rise` has bagged `Film Of The Year` accolade at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards2022 ceremony on Sunday. 
 
The official Instagram account of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival announced the news by writing, "Congratulations to `Pushpa: The Rise` for winning the award for Film Of The Year at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards2022. Your hard work and perseverance have paid off. Team DPIFF wishes you good luck in your future endeavours.." 
 
'Pushpa: The Rise', an action entertainer directed by Sukumar, was released in theatres on December 17 and has been widely praised. It has been produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers in association with Muttamsetty Media. 
 
The movie that stars Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj also features Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role of Srivalli. Logline for the movie reads, "Violence erupts between red sandalwood smugglers and the police charged with bringing down their organization in the Seshachalam forests of South India." 
 
Pushpa's dream run at the ticket counters worldwide has surprisingly surpassed the collections of the biggest box-office hits from different language industries, creating a new box office record for Allu Arjun. 
 
After extending its theatrical run and getting amazing responses at the Box Office, the Hindi version of the movie had marked its OTT debut on Amazon Prime VideoAfter the pan-India success of `Pushpa: The Rise`, the actor is all set to gear up for its sequel, `Pushpa: The Rule`, which will have Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika share the screen space with him again.

Allu Arjun`s blockbuster hit `Pushpa: The Rise` has bagged `Film Of The Year` accolade at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards2022 ceremony on Sunday.

Allu Arjun`s blockbuster hit `Pushpa: The Rise` has bagged `Film Of The Year` accolade at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards2022 ceremony on Sunday. The official Instagram account of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival announced the news by writing, "Congratulations to `Pushpa: The Rise` for winning the award for Film Of The Year at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards2022. Your hard work and perseverance have paid off. Team DPIFF wishes you good luck in your future endeavours.." 'Pushpa: The Rise', an action entertainer directed by Sukumar, was released in theatres on December 17 and has been widely praised. It has been produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers in association with Muttamsetty Media. The movie that stars Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj also features Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role of Srivalli. Logline for the movie reads, "Violence erupts between red sandalwood smugglers and the police charged with bringing down their organization in the Seshachalam forests of South India." Pushpa's dream run at the ticket counters worldwide has surprisingly surpassed the collections of the biggest box-office hits from different language industries, creating a new box office record for Allu Arjun. After extending its theatrical run and getting amazing responses at the Box Office, the Hindi version of the movie had marked its OTT debut on Amazon Prime VideoAfter the pan-India success of `Pushpa: The Rise`, the actor is all set to gear up for its sequel, `Pushpa: The Rule`, which will have Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika share the screen space with him again.

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa: The Rise' bags 'Film Of The Year' at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards

Movies always made a huge influence on&nbsp;our real life and believe it or not, so many people get inspired by them, no matter it's good or bad.&nbsp; 
 
The latest story which is all over the internet is how Allu Arjun’s super hit movie 'Pushpa' inspired a smuggler. Yes! A Bangaluru man allegedly tried to smuggle red sandalwood in the filmy style.&nbsp;

As the smuggling was done in real life so it didn't go like the movie and the man was arrested by police in Maharashtra, India.&nbsp;

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The accused was trying to smuggle sandalwood while he was travelling via the Karnataka-Andhra border. 
 
A Bengaluru-based driver identified as Yaseen Inayatullah, who was inspired by movies, was trying to smuggle sandalwood while he was travelling via the Indian states Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh&nbsp;border. 
 
After he crossed the border, Maharashtra police nabbed him. As per the reports, the police seized the sandalwood worth Rs 2.45 crore along with his truck worth Rs 10 lakh. 
 
The film, which is set against the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling, follows the story of a wager Pushpa Raj, who rises from being a normal wager to the leader of a high-profile smuggling gang with his sharp and clever techniques. In the Pushpa movie, actor Allu Arjun brings out the new idea and smuggle it by loading the truck with sandalwood and later milk.&nbsp;

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The accused Yaseen copied the same trick by loading the truck with red sandalwood and placing fruits and vegetable boxes on top of that. He also pasted a sticker of COVID-19 essential products on his truck.&nbsp; 
 
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Pushpa: The Rise' is unstoppable! The movie arrived in the theatres on December 17 and has been dominating the box office ever since. 
 
The action drama has garnered a lot of attention and praise from fans as well as critics, and the movies action, songs and dialogue are the new internet obsession.&nbsp;

Movies always made a huge influence on our real life and believe it or not, so many people get inspired by them, no matter it's good or bad. The latest story which is all over the internet is how Allu Arjun’s super hit movie 'Pushpa' inspired a smuggler.

Movies always made a huge influence on our real life and believe it or not, so many people get inspired by them, no matter it's good or bad. The latest story which is all over the internet is how Allu Arjun’s super hit movie 'Pushpa' inspired a smuggler. Yes! A Bangaluru man allegedly tried to smuggle red sandalwood in the filmy style. As the smuggling was done in real life so it didn't go like the movie and the man was arrested by police in Maharashtra, India. Also read: What is red sandalwood? Everything to know about the ‘endangered’ timber featured in Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa' The accused was trying to smuggle sandalwood while he was travelling via the Karnataka-Andhra border. A Bengaluru-based driver identified as Yaseen Inayatullah, who was inspired by movies, was trying to smuggle sandalwood while he was travelling via the Indian states Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border. After he crossed the border, Maharashtra police nabbed him. As per the reports, the police seized the sandalwood worth Rs 2.45 crore along with his truck worth Rs 10 lakh. The film, which is set against the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling, follows the story of a wager Pushpa Raj, who rises from being a normal wager to the leader of a high-profile smuggling gang with his sharp and clever techniques. In the Pushpa movie, actor Allu Arjun brings out the new idea and smuggle it by loading the truck with sandalwood and later milk. Also read: What makes 'Pushpa The Rise' the most successful Indian film during a pandemic? Trade experts speak The accused Yaseen copied the same trick by loading the truck with red sandalwood and placing fruits and vegetable boxes on top of that. He also pasted a sticker of COVID-19 essential products on his truck. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Pushpa: The Rise' is unstoppable! The movie arrived in the theatres on December 17 and has been dominating the box office ever since. The action drama has garnered a lot of attention and praise from fans as well as critics, and the movies action, songs and dialogue are the new internet obsession.

Movies vs Reality! Man tries to smuggle red sandalwood in Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa' style; arrested

Allu Arjun-Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Pushpa: The Rise' is still dominating the box office. The Hindi version of the Telugu action-thriller has finally entered the 100 crore club.&nbsp; 
 
The movie earned the mark in its seventh weekend. 
 
With this feat, 'Pushpa' has become the fourth Hindi dubbed south film to enter the club after Prabhas starrer 'Baahubali: The Beginning', 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' and Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0'.

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Trade analyst Ramesh Bala took to Twitter to inform, “#PushpaHindi crosses the ₹ 100 Cr NBOC Mark in #India A remarkable achievement by Icon Star @alluarjun and Team..”

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Looking at the total box office collection, the movie has collected over&nbsp;Rs 350 crores.&nbsp;The action drama has garnered attention and praise from fans as well as critics.

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Written and directed by Sukumar, 'Pushpa' also stars Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna mong others. The movie follows the story of Pushpa Raj, a lorry driver in the Seshachalam forests of South India, set in the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling.&nbsp;

In pics:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/from-pushpa-to-captain-america-did-you-know-the-hindi-voices-behind-these-fan-favourite-characters-446453" hreflang="en">From 'Pushpa' to 'Captain America': Did you know the Hindi voices behind these fan-favourite characters?</a> 
 
Its second part titled 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is scheduled to commence production in February 2022

Allu Arjun-Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Pushpa: The Rise' is still dominating the box office. The Hindi version of the Telugu action-thriller has finally entered the 100 crore club.

Allu Arjun-Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Pushpa: The Rise' is still dominating the box office. The Hindi version of the Telugu action-thriller has finally entered the 100 crore club. The movie earned the mark in its seventh weekend. With this feat, 'Pushpa' has become the fourth Hindi dubbed south film to enter the club after Prabhas starrer 'Baahubali: The Beginning', 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' and Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0'. Also read: What is red sandalwood ? Everything to know about the ‘endangered’ timber featured in Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa' Trade analyst Ramesh Bala took to Twitter to inform, “#PushpaHindi crosses the ₹ 100 Cr NBOC Mark in #India A remarkable achievement by Icon Star @alluarjun and Team..” #PushpaHindi crosses the ₹ 100 Cr NBOC Mark in #India A remarkable achievement by Icon Star @alluarjun and Team.. — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) January 31, 2022 × Looking at the total box office collection, the movie has collected over Rs 350 crores. The action drama has garnered attention and praise from fans as well as critics. Also read: What makes 'Pushpa The Rise' the most successful Indian film during pandemic? Trade experts speak Written and directed by Sukumar, 'Pushpa' also stars Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna mong others. The movie follows the story of Pushpa Raj, a lorry driver in the Seshachalam forests of South India, set in the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling. In pics: From 'Pushpa' to 'Captain America': Did you know the Hindi voices behind these fan-favourite characters? Its second part titled 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is scheduled to commence production in February 2022

Box office collection: Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa' (Hindi) enters Rs 100 crore club

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Pushpa: The Rise' is unstoppable! The movie arrived in the theatres on December 17 and has been dominating the box office ever since. 
 
The action drama has garnered a lot of attention and praise from fans as well as critics, and the movies action, songs and dialogue are&nbsp;the new internet obsession.&nbsp;

The film, which is set against the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling, follows the story of a wager Pushpa Raj, who&nbsp;rises from being a normal wager to the leader of&nbsp;a high-profile smuggling gang with his sharp and clever techniques. Although, in the movie, we get a little introduction of what exactly red sandalwood is and why everyone is after it. But&nbsp;still,&nbsp;for many viewers,&nbsp;it was a new thing.&nbsp;

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From what it is, where it is found and how it is different from our regular sandalwood,&nbsp;here we have jotted down some information about Red Sandalwood.&nbsp;

Read below:

What is red sandalwood? 
 
The Pterocarpus santalinus, with the common names red sanders, red saunders, Yerra Chandanam and many others is a&nbsp;sandalwood tree which is red in colour and has so many good benefits: From making antique&nbsp;goods, medicines and majorly beauty projects.&nbsp;

The slow-growing tree has gorgeous redwood.&nbsp;

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Different from regular sandals? 
 
Yes! Red sandalwood is totally different from the regular sandal which we use in our homes. The&nbsp;regular&nbsp;sandalwood is very aromatic, although, the red sandalwood's bark does not have any smell and unlike sandalwood, the bark is red in colour. 
 
Where it is found? 
 
Red Sandalwood is native and endemic to India and can only be found in&nbsp;the Seshachalam hills of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was listed as an Endangered species by the IUCN, because of overexploitation for its timber in South India.&nbsp; 
 
Benefits from the red sandalwood? 
 
While it is not widely used in India that much, the timber is highly demanded internationally, especially in East Asian countries. It is used for carvings, furniture, and another thing.&nbsp; 
 
Red sandalwood has historically been valued in China, particularly during the Qing Dynasty periods and it is also used for making the bridge and also the neck of the Japanese musical instrument Shamisen

It is used in traditional herbal medicine and is used in diseases like cough, vomiting, fever, hyperdipsia, helminthiasis etc and is also&nbsp;used for skin care and cosmetic purposes.&nbsp; 
 
What is Price? 
 
The wood is extremely rare all over the world and is highly valued in South East Asia and in the Gulf nations. According to media reports, the cost of 1 kg is said to be in a range from Rs 90 thousand to Rs 1.5&nbsp;lakh rupees and is sold for millions in the international market, naturally, the smuggling will be high.&nbsp;

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Pushpa: The Rise' is unstoppable! The movie arrived in the theatres on December 17 and has been dominating the box office ever since.

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Pushpa: The Rise' is unstoppable! The movie arrived in the theatres on December 17 and has been dominating the box office ever since. The action drama has garnered a lot of attention and praise from fans as well as critics, and the movies action, songs and dialogue are the new internet obsession. The film, which is set against the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling, follows the story of a wager Pushpa Raj, who rises from being a normal wager to the leader of a high-profile smuggling gang with his sharp and clever techniques. Although, in the movie, we get a little introduction of what exactly red sandalwood is and why everyone is after it. But still, for many viewers, it was a new thing. What makes 'Pushpa The Rise' the most successful Indian film during a pandemic? Trade experts speak From what it is, where it is found and how it is different from our regular sandalwood, here we have jotted down some information about Red Sandalwood. Read below: What is red sandalwood? The Pterocarpus santalinus, with the common names red sanders, red saunders, Yerra Chandanam and many others is a sandalwood tree which is red in colour and has so many good benefits: From making antique goods, medicines and majorly beauty projects. The slow-growing tree has gorgeous redwood. From 'Pushpa' to 'Captain America': Did you know the Hindi voices behind these fan-favourite characters? Different from regular sandals? Yes! Red sandalwood is totally different from the regular sandal which we use in our homes. The regular sandalwood is very aromatic, although, the red sandalwood's bark does not have any smell and unlike sandalwood, the bark is red in colour. Where it is found? Red Sandalwood is native and endemic to India and can only be found in the Seshachalam hills of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was listed as an Endangered species by the IUCN, because of overexploitation for its timber in South India. Benefits from the red sandalwood? While it is not widely used in India that much, the timber is highly demanded internationally, especially in East Asian countries. It is used for carvings, furniture, and another thing. Red sandalwood has historically been valued in China, particularly during the Qing Dynasty periods and it is also used for making the bridge and also the neck of the Japanese musical instrument Shamisen It is used in traditional herbal medicine and is used in diseases like cough, vomiting, fever, hyperdipsia, helminthiasis etc and is also used for skin care and cosmetic purposes. What is Price? The wood is extremely rare all over the world and is highly valued in South East Asia and in the Gulf nations. According to media reports, the cost of 1 kg is said to be in a range from Rs 90 thousand to Rs 1.5 lakh rupees and is sold for millions in the international market, naturally, the smuggling will be high.

What is red sandalwood ? Everything to know about the  ‘endangered’ timber featured in Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa'

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Pushpa: The Rise' is unstoppable! &nbsp; &nbsp; 
 
The movie arrived in the theatres on December 17 and has been dominating the box office ever since. Marking another milestone, the film has crossed the benchmark of Rs 300 crores.

Pushpa is the first movie of Allu Arjun's career to reach such a benchmark. The film has become the fourth Tollywood to enter the club of Rs. 300 crores gross. Till now, only 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' (Rs. 1351 crores), 'Baahubali: The Beginning' (Rs. 482 crores) and 'Saaho' (Rs. 339 crores) has grossed the mark.

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The action drama has garnered attention and praise from fans as well as critics. 
 
The film has done&nbsp;well&nbsp;at the box office&nbsp;despite facing competition from 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and Ranveer Singh-starrer '83'.&nbsp; 
 
The movie was supposed to face competition by Shahid Kapoor's 'Jersey', and director SS Rajamouli's 'RRR', which were supposed to release in December &amp; January, but got postponed due to&nbsp;Covid-19.

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Written and directed by Sukumar, 'Pushpa' also stars Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna mong others. The movie follows the story of Pushpa Raj, a lorry driver in the Seshachalam forests of South India, set in the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling.&nbsp; 
 
Its second part titled 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is scheduled to commence production in February 2022.&nbsp;

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Pushpa: The Rise' is unstoppable! The movie arrived in the theatres on December 17 and has been dominating the box office ever since. Marking another milestone, the film has crossed the benchmark of Rs 300 crores. Pushpa is the first movie of Allu Arjun's career to reach such a benchmark. The film has become the fourth Tollywood to enter the club of Rs. 300 crores gross. Till now, only 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' (Rs. 1351 crores), 'Baahubali: The Beginning' (Rs. 482 crores) and 'Saaho' (Rs. 339 crores) has grossed the mark. Exclusive! '83' actor Wamiqa Gabbi on working with Deepika Padukone, Hollywood dreams & more The action drama has garnered attention and praise from fans as well as critics. The film has done well at the box office despite facing competition from 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and Ranveer Singh-starrer '83'. The movie was supposed to face competition by Shahid Kapoor's 'Jersey', and director SS Rajamouli's 'RRR', which were supposed to release in December & January, but got postponed due to Covid-19. First look of Leslie Grace's superhero movie 'Batgirl' is here! Written and directed by Sukumar, 'Pushpa' also stars Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna mong others. The movie follows the story of Pushpa Raj, a lorry driver in the Seshachalam forests of South India, set in the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling. Its second part titled 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is scheduled to commence production in February 2022.

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Keeping in mind the stupendous, completely unexpected success of the Telugu film 'Pushpa: The Rise', the film’s makers have decided to push the shooting of the film to an earlier date than expected.

As per information reaching from Hyderabad, director&nbsp;Sukumar Bandreddi will make alterations in the script for the sequel, titled&nbsp; 'Pushpa: The Rule'&nbsp;It will start shooting from April 2022.

“No one expected 'Pushpa The Rise'&nbsp; to be such a &nbsp;nationwide blockbuster, especially during these pandemic times. Now that it has surpassed all expectations at the box office even in the Hindi belt, Sukumar will be re-writing some crucial sequences in the sequel to make it more accessible to Hindi audiences,” says a &nbsp;source clued into the developments.

Also, one hears that the confrontation scenes between hero Allu Arjun and villain Fahadh &nbsp;Faasil are being strengthened.

“There will be more physical and emotional combats between the two. Fahadh’s role in the sequel will be much more substantial as compared with the first film,” the source informs.

However, the possibility of adding a Bollywood A-lister to the original cast are being dismissed.

“Allu Arjun is enough of a pan-India star. Pushpa The &nbsp;Rise has done to his fan-following in North India what Baahubali had done to &nbsp;Prabhas. Pushpa The Rule can only enhance &nbsp;Arjun’s all-India appeal,” says the source.

Keeping in mind the stupendous, completely unexpected success of the Telugu film 'Pushpa: The Rise', the film’s makers have decided to push the shooting of the film to an earlier date than expected.

Keeping in mind the stupendous, completely unexpected success of the Telugu film 'Pushpa: The Rise', the film’s makers have decided to push the shooting of the film to an earlier date than expected. As per information reaching from Hyderabad, director Sukumar Bandreddi will make alterations in the script for the sequel, titled 'Pushpa: The Rule' It will start shooting from April 2022. “No one expected 'Pushpa The Rise' to be such a nationwide blockbuster, especially during these pandemic times. Now that it has surpassed all expectations at the box office even in the Hindi belt, Sukumar will be re-writing some crucial sequences in the sequel to make it more accessible to Hindi audiences,” says a source clued into the developments. Also, one hears that the confrontation scenes between hero Allu Arjun and villain Fahadh Faasil are being strengthened. “There will be more physical and emotional combats between the two. Fahadh’s role in the sequel will be much more substantial as compared with the first film,” the source informs. However, the possibility of adding a Bollywood A-lister to the original cast are being dismissed. “Allu Arjun is enough of a pan-India star. Pushpa The Rise has done to his fan-following in North India what Baahubali had done to Prabhas. Pushpa The Rule can only enhance Arjun’s all-India appeal,” says the source.

'Pushpa' sequel to go on the floors in April, script altered

Allu Arjun's recently released movie 'Pushpa: The Rise' is doing wonders at the box office.&nbsp; 
 
The movie, which has given 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' a big competition at the ticket counters,&nbsp;has collected over Rs&nbsp;100 crore worldwide&nbsp;in just two days&nbsp;and is still going strong&nbsp; 
 
Sharing the box office figures, film trade analyst Ramesh Bala wrote on Twitter on Sunday, “#Pushpa has crossed ₹100 crore gross at the WW box office in 2 days.” He added that the film has grossed $1.30 Million at the USA box office.

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'Pushpa: The Rise' (Hindi version) is also doing well in the theatres. Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the performance of the film in Hindi, “#Pushpa #Hindi rises on Day 2… Gathers speed… Strong word of mouth converting into energetic footfalls… Single screens/mass pockets rocking… Major centres witness growth… Solid Day 3 on cards… Fri 3 cr, Sat 4 cr. Total: ₹7 cr. #India biz. #PushpaHindi." He wrote.&nbsp;

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The movie, which was released in theatres on 17th December&nbsp;follows the story of Pushpa Raj, a lorry driver in the Seshachalam forests of South India, set in the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil.

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Although, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is also performing well in India and worldwide too. Tom Holland starrer movie is officially the highest-grossing film for Sony Pictures in India.

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpiderMan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SpiderMan</a> is UNSHAKABLE and UNBEATABLE on Day 3… Fetches ₹ 26 cr+ on *non-festival Saturday* in pandemic era is 🔥🔥🔥… Expect another big day today [Sun]… Thu 32.67 cr, Fri 20.37 cr, Sat 26.10 cr. Total: ₹ 79.14 cr Nett BOC… Gross BOC: ₹ 100.84 cr. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> biz. <a href="https://t.co/uL7HwKy5GR">pic.twitter.com/uL7HwKy5GR</a>
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Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers and wrote, ''The Spidey movie has also crossed Rs 100 cr mark in India. ''#SpiderMan is UNSHAKABLE and UNBEATABLE on Day 3… Fetches ₹ 26 cr+ on *non-festival Saturday* in the pandemic era is FireFireFire… Expect another big day today [Sun]… Thu 32.67 cr, Fri 20.37 cr, Sat 26.10 cr. Total: ₹ 79.14 cr Nett BOC… Gross BOC: ₹ 100.84 cr. #India biz.''&nbsp;

Allu Arjun's recently released movie 'Pushpa: The Rise' is doing wonders at the box office. The movie, which has given 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' a big competition at the ticket counters, has collected over Rs 100 crore worldwide in just two days and is still going strong Sharing the box office figures, film trade analyst Ramesh Bala wrote on Twitter on Sunday, “#Pushpa has crossed ₹100 crore gross at the WW box office in 2 days.

Allu Arjun's recently released movie 'Pushpa: The Rise' is doing wonders at the box office. The movie, which has given 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' a big competition at the ticket counters, has collected over Rs 100 crore worldwide in just two days and is still going strong Sharing the box office figures, film trade analyst Ramesh Bala wrote on Twitter on Sunday, “#Pushpa has crossed ₹100 crore gross at the WW box office in 2 days.” He added that the film has grossed $1.30 Million at the USA box office. Yearender 2021: Kanye West-Kim Kardashian to Gigi Hadid-Zayn Malik; biggest celebrity breakups of this year 'Pushpa: The Rise' (Hindi version) is also doing well in the theatres. Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the performance of the film in Hindi, “#Pushpa #Hindi rises on Day 2… Gathers speed… Strong word of mouth converting into energetic footfalls… Single screens/mass pockets rocking… Major centres witness growth… Solid Day 3 on cards… Fri 3 cr, Sat 4 cr. Total: ₹7 cr. #India biz. #PushpaHindi." He wrote. #Pushpa has crossed ₹ 100 Crs Gross at the WW Box office in 2 days.. — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 19, 2021 × The movie, which was released in theatres on 17th December follows the story of Pushpa Raj, a lorry driver in the Seshachalam forests of South India, set in the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil. Priyanka Chopra's 'Matrix Resurrections' premiere gown is an ode to her character Sati Although, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is also performing well in India and worldwide too. Tom Holland starrer movie is officially the highest-grossing film for Sony Pictures in India. #SpiderMan is UNSHAKABLE and UNBEATABLE on Day 3… Fetches ₹ 26 cr+ on *non-festival Saturday* in pandemic era is 🔥🔥🔥… Expect another big day today [Sun]… Thu 32.67 cr, Fri 20.37 cr, Sat 26.10 cr. Total: ₹ 79.14 cr Nett BOC… Gross BOC: ₹ 100.84 cr. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/uL7HwKy5GR — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 19, 2021 × Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers and wrote, ''The Spidey movie has also crossed Rs 100 cr mark in India. ''#SpiderMan is UNSHAKABLE and UNBEATABLE on Day 3… Fetches ₹ 26 cr+ on *non-festival Saturday* in the pandemic era is FireFireFire… Expect another big day today [Sun]… Thu 32.67 cr, Fri 20.37 cr, Sat 26.10 cr. Total: ₹ 79.14 cr Nett BOC… Gross BOC: ₹ 100.84 cr. #India biz.''

Box office: Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa: The Rise' is unbeatable, crosses Rs 100 crore mark

Telugu star Allu Arjun‘s much-awaited film Pushpa is slated to release in two parts, the film’s producers have said. The multilingual action-thriller chronicles the red sanders heist in the hills of Andhra and depicts the convoluted nexus that unfurls in the course of the narrative of a man who is taken by avarice.

Producers Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers said the first part of the movie is slated to release on August 13 with the second instalment coming out in 2022. 
 
“The storyline and the characters took on lives of their own and grew to a span that required the movie to be released in two parts. 
“The excitement we witnessed for Introduction To Pushpa Raj was phenomenal and we are determined to take it all to the next level by releasing the film as a duology,” Yerneni and Shankar said in a statement on Thursday. 
 
The producers said they are blessed to have the top stars, artists and technicians on board for the film and they are looking forward to giving the audience a memorable experience in the theatres through this story. 
 
Written and directed by Sukumar of Arya fame, the film will be released in Telugu along with Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam languages. 
Pushpa will also feature Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead opposite Arjun. 
 
The film is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Muttamsetty Media.

Telugu star Allu Arjun‘s much-awaited film Pushpa is slated to release in two parts, the film’s producers have said. The multilingual action-thriller chronicles the red sanders heist in the hills of Andhra and depicts the convoluted nexus that unfurls in the course of the narrative of a man who is taken by avarice.

Telugu star Allu Arjun‘s much-awaited film Pushpa is slated to release in two parts, the film’s producers have said. The multilingual action-thriller chronicles the red sanders heist in the hills of Andhra and depicts the convoluted nexus that unfurls in the course of the narrative of a man who is taken by avarice. Producers Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers said the first part of the movie is slated to release on August 13 with the second instalment coming out in 2022. “The storyline and the characters took on lives of their own and grew to a span that required the movie to be released in two parts. “The excitement we witnessed for Introduction To Pushpa Raj was phenomenal and we are determined to take it all to the next level by releasing the film as a duology,” Yerneni and Shankar said in a statement on Thursday. The producers said they are blessed to have the top stars, artists and technicians on board for the film and they are looking forward to giving the audience a memorable experience in the theatres through this story. Written and directed by Sukumar of Arya fame, the film will be released in Telugu along with Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam languages. Pushpa will also feature Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead opposite Arjun. The film is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Muttamsetty Media.

Allu Arjun-starrer 'Pushpa' to release in two parts

On Allu Arjun's 37th birthday, the star gave a special treat to his fans as he unveiled the first look of his new film 'Pushpa'. Annoucing the title of the much speculated film, the actor took to twitter and wrote, " First Look and the Title of my next movie&nbsp; “ P U S H P A “&nbsp; . Directed by dearest Sukumar garu . Music by dearest friend @ThisIsDSP . Really excited about this one. Hoping all of you like it . @iamRashmika @MythriOfficial #MuttamsettyMedia"

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Directed by Sukumar, the film will have Allu Arjun sporting a rugged avatar and a thick beard. According to reports, the film will be an actioner and will have the actor playing a lorry driver. 
 
The film was earlier being referred as AA20 and will also star Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist. Rashmika Mandanna will be the female lead of the film. 
 
The film is reportedly based on red sanders smuggling and the story will be set against the backdrop of Seshachalam forest, the hilly region of Tirumala. 
 
Allu Arjun has reportedly undergone major physical transformation for the role. The film will go on floors once the nationwide lockdown is lifted.

On Allu Arjun's 37th birthday, the star gave a special treat to his fans as he unveiled the first look of his new film 'Pushpa'. Annoucing the title of the much speculated film, the actor took to twitter and wrote, " First Look and the Title of my next movie “ P U S H P A “ .

On Allu Arjun's 37th birthday, the star gave a special treat to his fans as he unveiled the first look of his new film 'Pushpa'. Annoucing the title of the much speculated film, the actor took to twitter and wrote, " First Look and the Title of my next movie “ P U S H P A “ . Directed by dearest Sukumar garu . Music by dearest friend @ThisIsDSP . Really excited about this one. Hoping all of you like it . @iamRashmika @MythriOfficial #MuttamsettyMedia" First Look and the Title of my next movie “ P U S H P A “ . Directed by dearest Sukumar garu . Music by dearest friend @ThisIsDSP . Really excited about this one. Hoping all of you like it . @iamRashmika @MythriOfficial #MuttamsettyMedia pic.twitter.com/G8ElmLKqUq — Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) April 8, 2020 × Directed by Sukumar, the film will have Allu Arjun sporting a rugged avatar and a thick beard. According to reports, the film will be an actioner and will have the actor playing a lorry driver. The film was earlier being referred as AA20 and will also star Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist. Rashmika Mandanna will be the female lead of the film. The film is reportedly based on red sanders smuggling and the story will be set against the backdrop of Seshachalam forest, the hilly region of Tirumala. Allu Arjun has reportedly undergone major physical transformation for the role. The film will go on floors once the nationwide lockdown is lifted.

Allu Arjun treats fans with the first look of 'Pushpa' on his 37th birthday

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