Allu Arjun, a popular Telugu actor, is on cloud nine after winning the Best Actor Award at the 69th National Film Awards for his role in “Pushpa: The Rise Part 1.” He’s not only a celebrated actor but is also listed in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100. Known as the ‘Stylish Star,’ he’s one of India’s highest-paid actors.
Now, let’s take a closer look at some Allu Arjun’s Top 5 Rejected Movies
Arjun Reddy
It might come as a surprise, but Allu Arjun declined the opportunity to star in “Arjun Reddy,” the film that made Vijay Deverakonda a sensation. The director, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, initially approached Allu Arjun for the role. The movie went on to win numerous awards and even saw a Bollywood remake.
Liger
Directed by Puri Jagannadh, “Liger” is a sports action film featuring Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Panday, and even former boxing champion Mike Tyson. Puri Jagannadh originally wanted Allu Arjun to portray a young MMA fighter, but for undisclosed reasons, Allu Arjun decided not to take the role.
100% Love
Released in 2011 and directed by Sukumar, “100% Love” was another project that Allu Arjun turned down. He wasn’t keen on playing romantic roles, leading to the role going to Akkineni Naga Chaitanya. The film became a superhit, praised for the chemistry between Tamannaah Bhatia and Chay.
Geeta Govindham
Directed by Parasuram and starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, this romantic comedy was another film that Allu Arjun declined, feeling that the role wasn’t a good fit for him. Nevertheless, the movie was adored by audiences and achieved substantial box office success.
Bhadra
“Bhadra” was a career-defining movie for Ravi Teja, a superhit Telugu film directed by Boyapati Srinu. Allu Arjun was the first choice for the film but opted out.
As for Allu Arjun’s upcoming projects, he is currently working on the sequel to “Pushpa” titled “Pushpa: The Rule,” scheduled to release in 2024. This movie continues to generate substantial buzz among fans and the industry.
In conclusion, Allu Arjun, the ‘Stylish Star’ of Telugu cinema, has had an illustrious career, marked not only by his successful roles but also by the movies he chose not to be a part of, many of which went on to become blockbusters. With each project, he continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of Indian cinema.
