Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun returns as the iconic Pushpa Raj, the sandalwood smuggler with swag.

Pushpa 2: The Rule is the much-awaited sequel to the blockbuster hit Pushpa: The Rise.

Rashmika Mandanna reprises her role as Srivalli, Pushpa's love interest.

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Fahadh Faasil joins the cast as the menacing antagonist, Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.

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The film promises high-octane action sequences, gripping drama, and chartbuster music.

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Sukumar returns to direct the sequel, raising expectations for another visual spectacle.

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The film's first single, "Where is Pushpa?", created a frenzy among fans.

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The second single, "Angaaron," showcases the sizzling chemistry between Pushpa and Srivalli.

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Pushpa 2 is expected to shatter box office records and become a global phenomenon.

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