Allu Arjun continues to stand out as a pan-India star with the actor earning recognition for his growing influence among film buffs. The Pushpa star recently featured in Forbes India’s 100 Biggest Celebrities 2026 issue, joining Ram Charan as one of only two Telugu actors on the list. In an interview with the magazine, Allu Arjun opened up about handling pressure, the changing expectations of audiences and the risks involved in choosing unconventional roles. His comments about his performance where he was dressed as a woman in Pushpa 2 have also revealed a different side to him.
Allu Arjun Talks About Embracing Feminine Look In Pushpa 2
Forbes India’s 100 Biggest Celebrities 2026 issue, presented as part of Showstoppers 2026, features celebrities who have made a strong impact through their work while expanding their influence and brand value. and are the only Telugu stars included in the list, showing the growing national reach of Telugu cinema.
Allu Arjun has become a prominent pan-India star following the success of the Pushpa franchise. One of the most talked-about aspects of Pushpa 2: The Rule was Allu Arjun’s striking appearance based on the deity Gangamma Thalli, worshipped during the jatara festivities. The actor embraced a feminine look for the sequence, a choice that made even his critics take note of. Speaking about the decision in his Forbes India interview, Allu Arjun said, “That was the most ‘alpha’ thing I’ve ever done!”
Allu Arjun Played The Lead In Pushpa 2
He spoke about the pressure that comes with carrying the expectations of an audience and called it in a positive light. “Pressure is a rare privilege. Only a very few people in the country get the opportunity to carry such responsibility and pressure. So in my view, pressure is a blessing. I welcome it very positively.” The actor also shared his thoughts on the current state of the film industry “Average content is not sustainable in this day and age. The audience is very clear. All we have to do is deliver a great film. If we bring a great film to the audience, the rest of the box office figures will take care of themselves.”
Allu Arjun’s Raaka
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is currently working on Raaka, his upcoming sci-fi action entertainer directed by Atlee. Reports suggest the team recently completed a major Mumbai schedule, with Allu Arjun shooting important sequences alongside supporting actors. The film features Deepika Padukone, Rashmika Mandanna. Actors Mrunal Thakur, Janhvi Kapoor and Aishwarya Lekshmi in also be seen in key roles, with the story said to span multiple timelines and feature fantastical creatures and wild beasts.