Allu Arjun: From getting jobless after first film to becoming highest-paid actor, all thanks to Sukumar

Tollywood Icon Star Allu Arjun is gearing up for his upcoming movie Pushpa 2: The Rule, also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil among others. On Tuesday evening, Bunny wrapped up the final day of shooting and shared the photo of his last shot. While all eyes are on the movie updates, recently, reports have been abuzz that Allu Arjun has been paid a whopping amount of Rs 300 crore, marking the highest remuneration ever for an Indian actor. Amid this, the Arya actor recently revealed it all that he was jobless after his first film and it was Sukumar who saved his career.

Allu Arjun became jobless after debut!

Allu Arjun made his debut at the age of three in 1985 with Vijetha. As a lead, he made his debut in 2003 with Gangotri, helmed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Though he hails from a film-oriented family, he remained jobless after his debut. However, it was Sukumar, who came to his rescue and signed him as the lead in Arya. It was a breakthrough movie for Allu Arjun and it earned him numerous accolades.

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Recalling his old days, Allu Arjun recently hailed Sukumar for saving his career.

"I made my debut as a lead actor with Raghavendra Rao garu’s Gangotri. He delivered a superhit, but I didn’t deliver as an actor. No one came to work with me after the release of the film. Then, a debut filmmaker came up to me and offered Arya. There has been no looking back since then,” said Allu Arjun.

In the absence of Sukumar, the Happy actor said, “When I look back at my career, and if I have to point out the one person who had the maximum impact in my life, it would have to be Sukumar. Even now, he is busy with the post-production. His absence speaks louder than his presence. I miss you, Sukku. We are all in this together.”

Throughout his illustrious acting career spanning over two decades, Bunny has worked in around 21 films.

Allu Arjun becomes the highest-paid Indian actor!

With Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun reprises his iconic role of Pushparaj aka Pushpa. Meanwhile, Rashmika and Fahad are reprising their roles of Srivalli and Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, respectively. Amid the elevated excitement to see the actors reprising their roles, reports have been abuzz that Arjun has charged a staggering Rs 300 crore for the role. While there is no official confirmation, if the reports are anything to go by, this record-breaking figure has crowned Allu Arjun as the highest-paid actor in the history of Indian cinema. With this, he has surpassed the highest-paid actors in the country including Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.

The same report suggests, Rashmika Mandanna was paid Rs 10 crore while Fahad has charged Rs 8 crore for his part in the movie. Meanwhile, Sreeleela, who will be seen shaking a leg with Pushpa in special item number Kissik, is paid Rs 2 crore.

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Considering the building excitement among fans, it is speculated that Pushpa 2 will take the box office by storm. Scheduled for theatrical release on December 5, the Sukumar directorial's censor screening will be held today, November 27, where it will be submitted for the Telugu censor certificate.