Pushpa: The Rise
Directed by Sukumar · 2021 ·
Pushpa: The Rise (2021) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (92%) responded more warmly than critics (80%).
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch in the United States
Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.
Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (80%).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
- Celluloid Score 77% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama, thriller pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
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Is Pushpa: The Rise worth watching?
Yes — Pushpa: The Rise earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Allu Arjun’s swaggering red-sandalwood saga — the pan-India mass film that made Pushpa a national catchphrase.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Audiences (92%) responded more warmly than critics (80%).
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.
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