South Indian actor Siddharth Suryanarayan has drawn criticism for his comments about the crowd gathered for the Pushpa 2: The Rule trailer launch in Patna. Comparing the turnout to people gathering at a “JCB digging site,” Siddharth suggested that large crowds in India do not necessarily reflect quality.
Fans of Allu Arjun, the star of Pushpa 2, expressed outrage on social media, accusing Siddharth of jealousy and negativity. Despite the backlash, Pushpa 2 continues its box office dominance, grossing $94.5 million globally, including $33.7 million from its Hindi version.
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The film, directed by Sukumar, delves deeper into the life of Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun) and his rivalry with SP Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil). It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Jagapathi Babu.
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun addressed a stampede incident during the film’s Hyderabad premiere, expressing condolences for the victims.
