Allu Arjun has announced that Pushpa – The Rise (Part 1), will release in theatres on Christmas, December 25. The film will clash with Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor-starrer Laal Singh Chaddha at the box office.
Two big films, Laal Singh Chaddha and Pushpa – The Rise (Part 1), will clash at the box office this Christmas, December 25. While the former stars Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead roles, the latter stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna. The announcement about the box office clash between the highly-anticipated films has made fans excited.
ALL ABOUT AAMIR KHAN, KAREENA KAPOOR’S LAAL SINGH CHADDHA
Laal Singh Chaddha is the Hindi remake of the Hollywood blockbuster Forrest Gump. The iconic Hollywood film starred Tom Hanks in the lead role and released in 1994. Directed by Advait Chandan, Laal Singh Chaddha was earlier scheduled to release on December 25 last year. However, it got delayed by a year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Kareena Kapoor, who plays the female lead in Laal Singh Chaddha, wrapped up her shoot schedule in October. Taking to Instagram, she shared a picture with Aamir Khan and thanked him and director Advait for an ‘intense yet poignant journey’.
Laal Singh Chaddha is jointly produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. South star Naga Chaitanya will be making his Bollywood debut with Laal Singh Chaddha. He plays the role of Bala in the film.
Allu plays a smuggler of red sandalwood in the upcoming film, while Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead. Fahadh Faasil will be seen playing the main antagonist. Pushpa – The Rise follows the story of Pushpa and the heist of red sandalwood, which is a rare species of timber found in Andhra Pradesh.
About the clash, trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote on Twitter, “Aamir Khan-Allu Arjun: the big Christmas clash… With Pushpa: Part 1 – the pan-India film starring Allu Arjun – announcing Christmas 2021 release, the much-awaited biggie will now clash with Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha, also arriving on Christmas.