Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 is one of the highest-grossing Indian films. The film’s Gangamma Jathara sequence continues to remain a talking point. Allu Arjun is now opening up about wearing a saree, jewellery and makeup for the scene. The actor called playing a woman “the most alpha thing” he has ever done.

Allu Arjun on wearing saree for Pushpa

The actor features on the cover of Forbes India’s Showstoppers 2026. Speaking about the impact of Pushpa, Allu Arjun said its success changed how he looked at Indian cinema. “Pushpa’s success has inspired me to take Indian cinema to another level,” he said.