Amitabh Bachchan Lauds Allu Arjun Amid Pushpa 2 Success: ‘May You Continue To Inspire Us’

Amitabh Bachchan recently took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) handle and reacted to a video in which Allu Arjun was seen praising him.

In the clip, the Pushpa star called Big B his inspiration and expressed his admiration for the Bollywood superstar. “I am inspired by Amitabh (Bachchan) ji. He has a long span of career. I absolutely adore the megastar of our country because we have grown up watching his films. He has had a lot of impact on us in the growing years.

Even till date, at this age, I keep thinking, if I get very old, I should still be acting like how gracefully Amitabh ji is doing. You should work as beautifully as Amitabh ji,” Allu Arjun said in the video. Amitabh re-shared the video on his X handle and thanked Allu Arjun for his kind words. He also praised Allu’s acting skills and congratulated him on Pushpa 2: The Rule’s success.

“#AlluArjun ji .. so humbled by your gracious words .. you give me more than I deserve .. we are all such huge fans of your work and talent .. may you continue to inspire us all .. my prayers and wishes for your continued success!” Big B wrote.

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule is the sequel to the 2021 hit film Pushpa: The Rise. Directed by Sukumar, the film continues the intense journey of Pushpa Raj, played by Allu Arjun, as he faces greater challenges in the dangerous world of red sandalwood smuggling. The story further explores the fierce rivalry between Pushpa and SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, portrayed by Fahadh Faasil.

The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Rashmika Mandanna reprising her role as Srivalli, alongside returning actors like Sunil and Anasuya Bharadwaj. The sequel has also added Jagapathi Babu to the mix.

Pushpa 2: The Rule has been getting an overwhelming response from the audience. It has already crossed Rs 500 crore mark at the box office.