Sukumar is the director of pushpa 2: The Rule, the follow-up to Pushpa: The Rise. An action scene set in japan opens the movie. Although the sequence isn't particularly poor, it falls short of what one could anticipate from a film such as pushpa 2. The excessive action design is the primary problem. To a satisfactory degree, the remainder of the first half switches the emphasis from action to drama. Despite its sluggish moments, the drama is captivating, mostly because of Allu Arjun's outstanding performance, which sustains the plot till the intermission.

One particularly noteworthy occasion is the interval block. pushpa Raj's captivating acting and body language once again steal the show, particularly when he apologizes to Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil) in that sequence. Fans of star-hero performances, which are becoming increasingly uncommon, will enjoy this treat. Sukumar's writing keeps the first half continually interesting, and this sequence delivers a tremendous blow that makes the first half seem fulfilling. However, rather of creating appropriate character arcs, the second half mostly relies on Allu Arjun's magnetism. Fahadh Faasil, for example, who seems like a pivotal figure in the first half, has a flimsy resolution.
 

There is also a lack of adequate growth and acceptable endings for other characters, such as Mangalam Srinu (Sunil), Dakshayani (Anasuya), Jagapathi Babu, etc. Unexpectedly, sukumar excelled in action scenes and writing powerful speech, but he struggles greatly at developing fully realized characters. The movie doesn't seem complete without it. The filmmaker creates a tension between pushpa and Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat up until a particular moment. Later, there is a syndicate issue or a political dispute where pushpa appoints someone as a cm (don't seek for rationale). The storyline of the piece is not well-focused.
 

The wife's part, however, is better handled by Sukumar, who presents a novel dynamic between pushpa and his wife. This gives the Jathara episode, in which rashmika Mandanna's character discusses her husband's persecution and hardships, more emotional weight. The picture is eventually elevated by pushpa Raj's exceptional performance. His body language and facial emotions are a fantastic fit for the role, masking many of the film's shortcomings and creating an unforgettable viewing experience.
 
All things considered, the action and Allu Arjun's outstanding performance make pushpa 2 worth seeing in cinemas. On the other hand, don't anticipate much from the narrative. Despite the extremely long runtime, sukumar struggled to convey a coherent story. The third part's conclusion and cliffhanger may elicit conflicting responses.
 
 

 
 
 

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