Devi Sri Prasad reviews Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' first half, calls it a 'Next-level movie'

Directed by Sukumar 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil is set to hit the theatres tomorrow December 5. Just hours ahead of the official release the film's music composer Devi Sri Prasad shared his first review of the film saying he was "mind boggled" after viewing it.

During a press meet in Hyderabad, Devi Sri Prasad shared his thoughts after watching the first half of the film. He expressed his amazement at the storytelling and direction, praising Sukumar's ability to create suspense that keeps viewers engaged. Devi also said that he was so captivated by the film that he and lyricist Chandrabose found themselves clapping during the narration, often mistaking thrilling moments for the interval scene.

Devi described 'Pushpa 2' as a "next-level movie," praising Allu Arjun's phenomenal performance as Pushpa Raj. He further added, "There were moments when we thought the interval was coming, but the suspense kept building. Sukumar’s direction is top-notch, and Allu Arjun's performance is phenomenal. The film is truly on another level."

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For the unversed, DSP composed the DSP compsed the songs for the film while Thaman, Sam CS and Ajaneesh Loknath will score the background music.

'Pushpa 2' is expected to be a massive hit both in India and internationally. The sequel will show Pushpa Raj's journey with his wife Srivalli, played by Rashmika Mandanna. Fans are particularly eager to see how the confrontation between Pushpa and his nemesis, SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, portrayed by Fahadh Faasil, unfolds.

With a runtime exceeding three hours, 'Pushpa 2' has already set records with advance ticket sales surpassing Rs 100 crores globally. Trade analysts predict that it could break previous box office records set by recent blockbuster pan-India films.

On the other hand, 'Pushpa 2' was initially planned for release in various formats, including IMAX and 3D, the 3D version will not be available at launch due to production delays. It is expected to be released on December 13.