We all know Allu Arjun is the 'Icon Star', and we also know that the title of 'Superstar' was first given to Krishna and then to his son Mahesh Babu, which came as an inheritance.
However, Mahesh Babu himself once said in an interview that a real 'superstar' is someone who can bring audiences to theaters regardless of the content quality, reviews, or criticism.
He cited Rajnikanth as a true superstar, as he used to pull in audiences even with average content.
In a way, Allu Arjun has achieved that 'superstar' status with Pushpa 2. There has been some criticism regarding the film’s content, with many saying that while it has good episodes, it lacks flow.
Some complain it failed to provide emotional engagement throughout, and others feel the item song doesn’t match the one in the first Pushpa.
However, the film’s collections are impressive, and its performance in Hindi is much better than in Telugu, especially on the second day. This suggests that Allu Arjun has achieved national superstar status.
This success wasn’t achieved through nepotism. If that were true, Allu Sirish, Varun Tej, Vaishnav Tej, and Sai Dharam Tej would also be top stars, but they are not. Allu Arjun’s hard work, perseverance, and drive have brought him to the top.
Though he has a strong footing as the son of Allu Aravind and nephew of Chiranjeevi, he carved out his own path.
If anyone says Allu Arjun rose because of Chiranjeevi, it would also be true that Chiranjeevi rose because of Allu Ramalingiah. Therefore, seeing Allu Arjun as a nepotism product is wrong; he has risen beyond such notions.
He is the only Telugu hero in history to win the National Award for Best Actor, which is a remarkable achievement and deserves recognition and praise.
What should be Allu Arjun's future plan?
In the film industry, long gaps between films have been a major concern, with fans waiting years for their favorite stars to return.
Allu Arjun, responding to this issue, has assured his fans that he will no longer have a gap of two or three years between his films and will focus on completing projects more quickly. That's a good move if followed.
He plans to set a new trend by making films faster, regardless of budget, which the industry eagerly awaits.
However, the current industry trend is to increase budgets with each film, leading to growing pressure on heroes to deliver bigger and better projects. This illusion of bigger budgets often creates unrealistic expectations for fans.
Making films quickly can help the actor but prioritizing feel-good movies over inflated budgets is a better strategy for long-term success.
Allu Arjun is known for his "care not" attitude, which reflects in both his professional and personal life. He has often avoided political stunts and flattery, choosing instead to maintain his principles.
Despite his success, he needs to balance vertical career growth with horizontal expansion, helping both his career and the industry grow.
With his own decisions and choices, Allu Arjun's future plans are highly anticipated.
Usha Chowdhary
