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Pushpa is an Indian Telugu-language action drama film series created by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Muttamsetty Media and Sukumar Writings. The series stars Allu Arjun in the titular role, alongside an ensemble cast. Pushpa Raj is a laborer who rises through the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate in the late 1990s. He starts out working for a small sum, but dreams of a better life. Pushpa franchise is the Fourth-highest-grossing Indian film franchise. The first installment, Pushpa: The Rise, was released on 17 December 2021 and became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2021. The second installment, Pushpa 2: The Rule, was released on 5 December 2024. The sequel broke several opening day records and became the highest day-one grossing film ever in India. It eventually emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, second-highest-grossing Telugu film, and the third-highest-grossing Indian film of all time.