‘Pushpa 2: The Rule,' ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo,' ‘Sarrainodu’: A look into Stylish Star Allu Arjun’s box office hits

Allu Arjun, who is called the Stylish Star, is one of the biggest stars and has multiple big-budget projects in his pipeline. Having created a lasting impact with his performances, dance routines, and sassy moments, he has shown his dominance at the box office. Let’s take a look at some of his blockbuster outings.When the term "blockbuster" is said in a conversation while reflecting upon Allu Arjun’s career, one cannot simply ignore his most successful franchise, which tells the saga of Pushpa Raj. The pinnacle of Allu Arjun’s commercial success is ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule,' released in 2024, directed by Sukumar. The sequel tells the story of his character, Pushpa Raj, who becomes the boss of the syndicate and has new problems to deal with. The film was elevated by Arjun’s transformative performance and the director’s signature style. As per trade analyst Sacnilk, the movie went on to mint around Rs 1800 crore worldwide. Just like the sequel, the first part of the film, ‘Pushpa: The Rise,' also holds a huge significance in his career, which surpassed Allu Arjun’s fame, making him a pan-India star. The film is the stepping stone to his rise to a top-order member of the illegal red sandalwood smugglers' syndicate. In both films, Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead, with Fahadh Faasil as a formidable antagonist. Released in 2021, it collected around Rs 350 crore worldwide and got Arjun a National Film Award for Best Actor.Before his ‘Pushpa’ era, Allu Arjun mesmerized fans with the comedy-drama film ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo,' directed by Trivikram Srinivas. In the film, he plays Bantu, who is a sharp and smart young man who grows up in a middle-class house but is the rightful heir of a wealthy businessman after he was switched at birth. He is paired with Pooja Hegde as the romantic interest in the film, which also includes Tabu, Jayaram, Sushanth, and Sunil. The film is still remembered for its emotional family drama, high-energy action, witty comedy, and Arjun’s signature dance numbers. The film raked in over Rs 270 crore at the box office worldwide.In 2016, Allu Arjun played the main lead in ‘Sarrainodu’ directed by Boyapati Srinu. The film is packed with action, and vigilante drama showed him in a high-voltage role as he played an ex-military officer taking on a corrupt politician and his criminal network. The film is said to have made over Rs 125 crore globally.Recalling his other box office success for an entertaining flick, ‘Duvvada Jagannadham’ showed Allu Arjun in a dual avatar. He played the role of a short-tempered soldier as well as a Brahmin priest. The duo of ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ can be seen in this 2017 film, as Pooja Hegde plays the female lead. The movie had entertaining action-comedy moments, memorable songs, and chemistry as a highlight of it. It is said that the film made over Rs 117 crore worldwide.The actor is working on his next film with director Atlee, tentatively named 'AA22xA6.' He has also locked a film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj, which is currently named 'AA23.'