Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule has finally made its way to the theaters on December 5, 2024. The film which has been one of the most awaited films of this year takes us back to the world of red sandalwood smuggling and its reign. Pushparaju.
With Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil reprising their characters from the first installment, the film also takes us to some new territory, exploring it in more depth. So, here is the Pinkvilla review for the same!
Plot:
The film Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar, focuses on the story of Pushpaparaju, a daily wage laborer who grows up in the ranks of a smuggling syndicate. In his rise as a person, he made many enemies and threats that will continue in this sequel as well as new enemies will appear.
Since Pushpa is now living a married life with his wife, Srivalli, the man is shown as a kind-hearted husband who can do anything for his beloved. This becomes the main crux of the story when the sadistic Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat plans revenge after his ego gets hurt.
The rest of the film focuses on what Pushpa does to continue her reign as a kingpin while also proving to be an ideal husband to his wife.
Good:
One of the best things about Pushpa 2 is that it definitely gave us what we were expecting from the sequel to this franchise. The film doesn’t stop in its quest for a film full of extreme masala, with Pushpa moving forward to overcome any obstacle that comes in her way.
While Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil are fitting the bill for what was expected, Rashmika Mandanna also hits the nail on the head with her portrayal of Srivalli. Her character arc was strong in terms of writing and the actress delivered exactly what was expected of her and nothing more.
Although the sequel offers a thin narrative, the narrative feels lighthearted at places, making it entertaining at various moments. This adds to the grandeur of the film, which hinges on what Pushpa can do.
Additionally, the dialogues were crafted in their own way, with words that were brilliant, especially those spoken by Fahadh Faasil’s character who is shown as a non-native Telugu speaker. It was also kept authentic in the sequel with its enjoyment of the dialect of Chittoor region.
Talking about the technical side, Sukumar has executed the film brilliantly which is entertaining for the most part. In particular, the opening fight, the Jathara festival scene and the climax fight were expertly crafted, for which the stunt department should be commended.
Additionally, the placement of the Souseki and Peelings songs in the story felt natural and were enjoyable on screen with some neat choreography.
Also, the musical soundtrack of the film designed by Devi Sri Prasad was also wonderful to experience along with some stunning visuals by Miroslav Kuba Brozek. Additionally, the tremendous score by Sam CS during the fight sequences also makes the film as engaging as possible.
bad:
Talking about the awesome aspects of the Allu Arjun starrer, the film becomes meaningless with the thin story presented by them. The film takes its biggest hit by exploring the dynamic rivalry between Pushparaju and Bhanwar Singh Shekawat, which was teased as the lead extensively in the tail-end of the first instalment.
While the ego clash of the two men takes center stage, the film doesn’t engage in the epic showdown that it could have become. Despite the film having talented actors like Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil in these mentioned characters, the makers shy away from using them and shy away from making loud noises. Rather, the film moves on to explore a bigger threat to Pushpa that will emerge in its third instalment.
This excess in terms of the script is coupled with a dull and drawn-out editing pattern for the film. The duration of the film is 3 hours and 20 minutes but many parts could have easily been cut.
Additionally, while the magnum opus film features such a great cast, we never get much invested in the other characters and would just enjoy watching Pushparaju do something.
With these disappointing aspects, the film jumps a rope between becoming slightly better than its first installment and remaining at the same level.
Display:
The biggest takeaways from Pushpa 2: The Rule are lead actors Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil. Despite the other performances feeling lacking, all three of them gave their best in terms of their character and story.
Allu Arjun is wildfire, surprising us with his performance as this larger than life action hero, while Fahadh maintains his eccentric tone and nature as teased in the first instalment.
Watch the trailer of Pushpa 2: The Rule
Decision:
Pushpa 2: The Rule is exactly what you expected from the makers after watching the trailer. The film is full of its masala elements, which can largely satisfy people who enjoy action films.
Additionally, the film is still worth watching for the spirited performance of Allu Arjun, who remains true to his phrase “Asalu Thaggedhe Le”, which means “He will never back down.”
Also read: Pushpa 2 OTT release: This is where the Allu Arjun starrer will be available to watch after its theatrical release
