As the excitement for Allu Arjun‘s film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ continues to sweep across the country, actor Kartik Aaryan has also shown interest in the film’s lead character and his captivating story. Recently, Kartik was spotted in the Mumbai suburbs, showcasing a new rugged look that includes a mustache and thick beard, reminiscent of Allu Arjun’s iconic character from the franchise.
In a playful moment with the paparazzi, the ‘Chandu Champion’ actor hinted that Allu Arjun’s Pushpa Raj inspired his new style in Sukumar‘s hit Telugu action thriller series. Kartik’s interaction with the media drew attention when he recreated Pushpa’s signature pose, which has become a cultural phenomenon since the first film’s release. Dressed casually in a grey sweatshirt, blue jeans, and sneakers, he completed his look with a cap. In the video doing rounds online, he first posed for photographers, when paps complimented his look he answered them by mimicking Pushpa’s iconic (Jhukega nahi) action, revealing his look is inspired by Pushpa.
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On the work front, Kartik Aaryan has been making headlines with his upcoming film ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’. This project marks a significant collaboration with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and is seen as a reconciliation between the two after their fallout over ‘Dostana 2’, which was ultimately shelved. In a quirky promotional video shared on social media, Kartik introduced his character Ray, who is described as a self-proclaimed mama’s boy with a complicated dating history. He humorously reveals that all three of his past girlfriends faced difficulties after their breakups, and he is determined to make his fourth relationship succeed.
Talking about ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, this sequel follows the success of ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, released in 2021. The narrative continues to follow Pushpa Raj as he navigates power struggles and confronts various foes. Directed by Sukumar, both Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna reprise their roles from the original film. The film released in theaters on December 5, 2024, and quickly became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year.
