Allu Arjun reaches Tokyo ahead of Sukumar directorial ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ grand release in Japan

Allu Arjun’s biggest blockbuster hit, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule,’ turned out to be his biggest hit. The film not only collected big bucks at the box office but also gained a huge international fan following. As Pushpa is a wildfire in himself, the movie is set to release in Japan, spreading across borders. Ahead of its release, the actor arrived in the country today.Allu Arjun took to his Instagram stories to share an update with his fans that he has landed in Tokyo ahead of the film’s Japanese release on January 16, 2026. He shared a picture that featured a beautiful skyline of the place. At the top, he wrote, “Tokyo.” Additionally, he had also shared a similar post on his handle. Rashmika Mandanna, who plays the iconic Srivali in the franchise, also took to her social media handle to share the Japanese trailer of the film. Sharing it, she wrote, "Konnichiwa, Japan!! Aaaand the wildfire is officially going global…Pushpa lands in Japan on 16th Jan 2026...Are you ready?? Watch the full Japanese trailer here!"The ‘Pushpa’ franchise became a cultural phenomenon, with Allu Arjun, Sukumar, and their team almost giving their 5 years for the two parts. On January 11, Sukumar celebrated his 56th birthday. Wishing him on his birthday, the actor who plays Pushpa Raj shared a post and stories on his Instagram handle, which featured them behind the sets of the film. Allu Arjun wrote, “Happy Birthday, @aryasukku darling. It’s a special day for me… more than for you… because this day changed my life. No amount of wishes can convey the joy of having you in my life. Puttinandhuku, thanks!!!” ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in key roles. The sequel takes forward the intense journey of Pushpa Raj. The makers concluded the second part at a cliffhanger and revealed the third part will be a rampage in itself, naming the movie ‘Pushpa 3: The Rampage.’