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Pushpa 2: Police complaint filed against Allu Arjun in Hyderabad; read report

A police case has been filed against Allu Arjun for referring to his fans as an 'army.' The complaint argues that 'army' is a term reserved for national defense forces and shouldn't be used for fans. Despite this, 'Pushpa 2' advance bookings are strong.

Richa Barua | Published : Dec 2, 2024 4:36 PM

Pushpa 2: Police complaint filed against Allu Arjun in Hyderabad; read report

Pushpa mania is everywhere. Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa' broke records in 2021. He won the National Award. Now, 'Pushpa 2' aims to create even more magic. However, a police case has been filed against him.

While promoting Pushpa 2 in Mumbai, Allu Arjun's statement about his fans being his 'army' upset some. A complaint was filed against the actor for using this term.

A complaint was filed, requesting Allu Arjun not to use the term 'army' for his fans. The complainant argued that 'army' is a respectful term for those who protect the country and there are other terms he could use.

During Pushpa 2 promotions, Allu Arjun stated, “I don't have fans; I have an army. They stand by me like an army. I love all of you.” This statement led to the complaint.

Despite some negativity, 'Pushpa 2' advance bookings are soaring. Within 48 hours, pre-sales crossed ₹31.91 crore in India, with 6.82 lakh tickets sold across formats.

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Richa Barua

With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.Read More...