South cinema superstar Allu Arjun won everyone's heart with his powerful acting and tremendous action in the film 'Pushpa'. But do you know that the main lead role in this film was first offered to Bollywood's King Shahrukh Khan, not Allu Arjun? Yes, this is true. But Shahrukh refused to do this film. Let's know what was the reason behind this.
'Pushpa' gave Allu Arjun a special identity
The film 'Pushpa' released in the year 2021 gave a new height to Allu Arjun's career. In this film, Allu Arjun played his character with all his heart and made a special place in the hearts of the audience. His 'Pushpa' swag is still remembered by the fans and everyone is eagerly waiting for 'Pushpa 2'.
Shahrukh Khan was offered 'Pushpa'
Recently, an interesting revelation has been made that Shah Rukh Khan was the first one to get the chance to play the lead role in 'Pushpa', not Allu Arjun. Shah Rukh himself mentioned this on the stage of IIFA 2024. When actor Vicky Kaushal asked Shah Rukh if 'Pushpa' was offered to him first, Shah Rukh laughed and said, "Hey man, you touched my sore spot. I really wanted to do Pushpa."
Why did Shahrukh reject the film?
Shahrukh Khan also told why he did not do this film. He said that he could not match the swag of Allu Arjun. So he decided to back out from this film. Everyone was surprised to hear this statement of Shahrukh, because he is always known for playing challenging roles.
Allu Arjun and Rashmika's pairing rocked
Rashmika Mandanna was seen with Allu Arjun in the film 'Pushpa'. The pair of both created a stir on the big screen. The film got a great response from the audience and it proved to be a big blockbuster.
Earnings and success of 'Pushpa'
Made on a budget of Rs 180 crore, this film performed brilliantly at the box office. The film collected around Rs 360-373 crore. This film was a hit not only in Telugu cinema but all over India.
Eagerly waiting for 'Pushpa 2'
Now everyone is waiting for 'Pushpa' Part 2. According to reports, this film is going to release on December 6. Fans are very excited about this film and it remains to be seen what wonders the pair of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna does once again.
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