Allu Arjun received the Best Actor Award (Telugu) for Pushpa 2: The Rule at the with Kerala Tourism on February 21. The 43-year-old actor, who reprised his character Pushpa Raj from the 2021 prequel, slayed the red carpet and the ceremony with his suave, sharp appearance in an all-black suit.
On Sunday, Arjun took to social media and expressed gratitude towards the big felicitation. also won Best Film, along with Best Director for Sukumar and more honours. Vishnu Warrier, Ranjini Haridas and RJ Mithun hosted the prestigious award ceremony, which was held at the Adlux International Convention Centre, in Kochi, Kerala.
Allu Arjun dedicated his Best Actor Award to fans
Allu Arjun took to his X (formerly Twitter) account on February 22 and posted, “Thank you, Filmfare, for this wonderful honour. It’s my absolute pleasure to receive it in a land where I am loved in such a unique way. I’m humbled by everyone’s blessings, and I dedicate this award to all my fans for their infinite love.” He even shared a photo of accepting the Black Lady on stage.
Emotional fans send love to ‘Stylish Bunny’
Fans sent a lot of love to Allu Arjun. One user wrote, “Stylish Bunny. Humbled & proud! This award + your infinite love = pure magic. Dedicated to your fans.” Another one said, “Congratulations anna! Truly well deserved. Your hard work and dedication continue to inspire millions. Proud fan always.” A reaction read, “Congratulations on another well-deserved win, Pushpa Raj! Seeing you represent Indian cinema on such a massive stage is a proud moment for all of us. Keep shining and inspiring!” One emotional fan added, “The way you carry success with grace is the real award. You make every fan feel seen, valued and proud. Keep ruling hearts the way only you can. Once a fan, always a fan. Fire continues.”
About Pushpa 2: The Rule’s success
A sequel to director Sukumar’s Pushpa: The Rise (2021), Pushpa 2: The Rule follows Allu Arjun’s character Pushpa Raj, a labourer-turned-red sandalwood smuggler’s journey as he faces growing threats from his enemies, including SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. Amid going head-to-head with the vengeful antagonist, he controls politics and manages high-stakes confrontations, as a public apology sparks a tense showdown, culminating in a challenge.
Allu Arjun’s performance in the sequel elevated the character from a rugged smuggler to a larger-than-life mass icon, blending raw intensity, dialect mastery, and stylised body language. The film became a massive pan-India blockbuster, grossing over Rs 1800 crore globally.
Pushpa 2: The Rule also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil and Rao Ramesh. It is streaming on Netflix.