Pushpa 2 first reviews are out: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna's intense performances impress like never before

The first reviews for Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, are already making waves, and they are overwhelmingly positive. Fans are praising Allu Arjun’s powerful return as Pushpa Raj. The buzz is growing as netizens share their early reviews from the film’s preview shows. Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa: The Rule continues Pushpa Raj’s journey as he rises from a laborer to a key figure in the sandalwood smuggling world.
One reviewer shared on social media, "#AlluArjun stole the show completely with his raw and rustic performance in this mass commercial template by Sukumar. #Pushpa2TheRule is highly supported by #FahadhFaasil who deserves applause for his acting. #RashmikaMandanna adds the required flavor. BGM works perfectly in the elevation scenes. Overall, an entertainer for the mass audience. Special mention: Jathara sequence."
One netizen wrote, "Done with the first half #Pushpa2 It’s fantabulous! Be it the intro scene of Pushpa in a Japanese port or interval face-off with Shekawat. Two songs are sensational. Loved Peelings songs even more on big screen. Sukumar has a streak of sadism in him. And he used it in a positive way to write a few scenes for Pushpa! So far, it’s a wild ride."
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Another Twitter review for the Allu Arjun starrer read, "#Pushpa2TheRule First half - Above Average to Good so far - It's a one man #AlluArjun show. The Swag & elevation is Double on this part - Length is one of the drawback which makes bit lag at few sequences !! - Rashmika portions are made nice filled with humor & Peelings song is pure theatrical experience - FahadhFaasil is back again with same rage - Not much evolvement in story. It's Just a pure commercial elevation."

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh called it a "MEGA-BLOCKBUSTER," rating it 4.5 stars. He praised Allu Arjun’s performance, calling him "beyond fantastic," and described the film as a "solid" one with "unexpected twists and turns."

One Twitter user hailed Fahadh's performance in the film. The Tweet read, "#FahadhFaasil as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS in #Pushpa2TheRule Back with a bang! UNMATCHABLE SCREEN PRESENCE Theatres Going Crazy for #Fafa Entry Too #Pushpa2."
Another Tweet hailed Allu Arjun's screen presence. The review read, "This scene, AA performance. This man deserves directors like Vanga, SSR or Neel. His screen presence and swag .

There were also mixed reviews for the movie. One commented, "Decent First Half Followed By A Below Average Second Half and UtterWaste Tail End.". Another comment read, "One time watchable 👎🏻"

Several videos from the premiere have also gone viral on social media, with fans raving about the intense sequences between Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna.



Pushpa 2 will see Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil reprise their roles as Pushpa Raj, Srivalli, and Bhanwar Singh Shekawat. Allu Arjun won a National Film Award for his performance in the first part of Pushpa, which focused on power struggles in the world of red sandalwood smuggling.
Overall it seems that 'Pushpa 2' will be having a magnificent opening at the box office and a long run-time in cinemas.
ETimes rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and our review read, "Director Sukumar’s brilliance shines through in Pushpa 2: The Rule. He masterfully balances a mass entertainer with a film rich in social commentary, weaving layers of emotion, action, and intrigue into a compelling cinematic experience. Despite the extensive runtime of 3 hours and 20 minutes, the film keeps its audience riveted with a mix of high-octane sequences, character-driven moments, and a poignant emotional arc."