# Pushpa: The Rise (2021) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/pushpa-the-rise-2021/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 80% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 65/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Sukumar |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 179 min |
| Festival premiere | IFFI 2022 |

## Quick answer

Pushpa: The Rise (2021) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Allu Arjun’s swaggering red-sandalwood saga — the pan-India mass film that made Pushpa a national catchphrase. Metascore 65/100. Directed by Sukumar.

## Critics consensus

Allu Arjun’s swaggering red-sandalwood saga — the pan-India mass film that made Pushpa a national catchphrase.

## Synopsis

As Pushpa, a labourer, rises in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, he ends up making many enemies. However, violence ensues when the police try to topple his illegal business.

## Cast

Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, Jagadeesh Bandari, Sunil Varma, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Dhananjay, Ajay Ghosh

## Accolades

Premiered at IFFI 2022.

## Common questions

**Is Pushpa: The Rise worth watching?**
Pushpa: The Rise holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Allu Arjun’s swaggering red-sandalwood saga — the pan-India mass film that made Pushpa a national catchphrase.

**What is Pushpa: The Rise about?**
As Pushpa, a labourer, rises in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, he ends up making many enemies. However, violence ensues when the police try to topple his illegal business.

**Who directed Pushpa: The Rise?**
Pushpa: The Rise (2021) was directed by Sukumar.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Pushpa: The Rise?**
77% — the average of five public sources: critics 80%, audience 92%, Metascore 65/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 7.6/10.

**Where can I watch Pushpa: The Rise?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Pushpa: The Rise page for current options.

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