Pushpa: The Rise

Story

Pushpa: The Rise (2021) is an action-drama starring Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj, a coolie who rises through the ranks of the red sandalwood smuggling syndicate in Andhra Pradesh. Born into poverty and treated as inferior due to his illegitimacy, Pushpa uses his cunning, fearlessness, and ambition to carve out power in the dangerous underworld. His journey is marked by clashes with police, rival smugglers, and his own insecurities, while his romance with Srivalli (Rashmika Mandanna) adds emotional depth. The film highlights themes of survival, pride, and defiance, ending with Pushpa asserting dominance against the ruthless DSP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.