Allu Arjun's blockbuster film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is set to captivate audiences in Japan with its theatrical release slated for January 16, 2026. This highly anticipated release follows the film's massive success in India and across the globe.
Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has already grossed around ₹1,800 crore worldwide. The film's success extends beyond the Telugu language, achieving remarkable success in Hindi as well, solidifying Allu Arjun's status as a pan-Indian icon.
Rashmika Mandanna, who plays a key role in the film, expressed her excitement about the film's global reach. According to Siasat.com, she tweeted, "Konnichiwa, Japan!! Aaaand the wildfire is officially going global. Pushpa lands in Japan on 16th Jan 2026.. are you ready??".
Japan has emerged as an important overseas market for Tollywood, with audiences showing great interest in Telugu cinema. The success of films like RRR, Devara, and Kalki 2898 AD has paved the way for Pushpa 2.
The Japanese-language trailer for Pushpa 2 has already been released, generating significant buzz online. The film will be distributed by Geek Pictures Shochiku across Japan, with expectations of a wide release. The Japanese poster, titled "Pushpa Kunrin," features Allu Arjun in his iconic style, accompanied by the tagline, "I will be the King of the underworld".
Pushpa 2: The Rule was released worldwide on December 5, 2024, in standard, IMAX, 4DX, D-Box, and PVR ICE formats. The film received positive reviews, with praise for its screenplay, performances, and cinematography.
The film is a sequel to Pushpa: The Rise, which depicted the rise of Pushpa Raj, a low-wage laborer, within a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate. Pushpa 2 continues the story of Pushpa Raj, now a powerful smuggler, as he faces threats from enemies, including SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. The film also explores Pushpa's personal life with his wife, Srivalli.
The story has a crucial connection with Tokyo where the narrative starts with lead protagonist's fight against his rivals at the Yokohama port before a flashback explains how he got there. Pushpa 2 features key sequences set in Japan, including a massive action block at the Yokohama port, and includes Japanese actors and dialogues.
Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2 also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil, and Rao Ramesh. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Mythri Movie Makers, the production team behind Pushpa 2, has also announced plans for a third installment, Pushpa 3.
