Pushpa: The Rise Review

Allu Arjun and Sukumar’s Pushpa: The Rise hit the silver screens across the globe a short while ago. The forest based actioner released amid sky high expectations. Here is what we felt after watching the film.

Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun) is a vicious red sandalwood smuggler who progresses through the ranks in the syndicate at a quick rate. In the process, Pushpa has to take on the hierarchy and also the police department. Can Pushpa emerge victorious in this ambitious journey? What role does his love interest Srivalli (Rashmika Mandanna) play in this?

Story

On-Screen Performance

Allu Arjun delivers an absolutely exquisite performance in the role of a wicked smuggler. His body language, dialogue delivery, and demeanor are of elite quality. 

Sukumar’s previous film, Rangasthalam was a rustic action drama. He has followed a similar template for Pushpa: The Rise. This time around, the canvas of the project and the action part are set on a large scale. However, Pushpa: The Rise is about 50% as engaging as Rangasthalam was.

Off Screen Talents

Pushpa: The Rise is a below average action drama set in smuggling backdrop. Allu Arjun comes up with a winning act but that isn’t backed by pacy narration.

Rating 2.5/5