Celebrated Indian actor Allu Arjun commemorated the 20th anniversary of his hit film “Arya” on Tuesday. The 2004 release was a significant moment in Arjun’s career, coming after his debut in Telugu cinema with “Gangotri” in 2003. Reflecting on this milestone, the 42-year-old star took to social media platform X and wrote, “Two decades since ‘Arya’. More than just a movie… It’s a pivotal moment that altered the course of my life. Grateful forever.” “Arya”, which saw Arjun portray the lead character, a carefree guy who falls for Geetha, marked the directorial debut of acclaimed filmmaker Sukumar. The duo subsequently collaborated on “Arya 2”, the sequel released in 2009 starring Kajal Aggarwal and Navdeep. They joined forces again for the box office smash hit “Pushpa: The Rise” in 2021, which earned over Rs 350 crore. The movie followed the journey of a manual laborer (played by Arjun) as he rises through the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate in Andhra Pradesh’s Sesh.
Director Sukumar’s debut film Arya, which was released 20 years ago on May 7, brought success to everyone involved. Since then, he has gone on to make several successful films like 100% Love and Pushpa: The Rise. The lead actor of Arya, Allu Arjun, recently reflected on its impact by sharing throwback pics. One post was a new poster commemorating the 20th anniversary, while another featured old pictures with fellow actors like Anuradha Mehta and Siva Balaji. In one of these photos, Allu and Sukumar can be seen interacting with crew members while discussing a scene. Years later, they joined forces again for the blockbuster hit Pushpa: The Rise in 2022. Arya tells the story of a lovelorn protagonist and his unrequited love for a girl who falls for someone else. It was remade in Tamil as Kutty in 2010, with Dhanush, Sriya Saran and Dhyan in the lead roles. Allu also reprised his role in the spiritual sequel Arya 2, alongside Kajal Aggarwal and Navdeep.
Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar, will see the return of Allu, Rashmika, and Fahadh as Pushpa Raj, Srivalli, and Bhanwar Singh Shekawat respectively. Joining them will be familiar faces such as Jagapathi Babu, Brahmaji, and Anasuya Bharadwaj. This highly anticipated film serves as a sequel to 2021’s Pushpa: The Rise and is set for release on August 15th of this year. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the beloved romantic drama Arya, which was a blockbuster hit directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun. Fans have taken to social media to trend various hashtags in celebration while producer Dil Raju plans a special event for the occasion. Earlier this morning, Allu Arjun shared his nostalgic thoughts on the movie that changed his life forever via X. He tweeted “20 years of Arya – not just a movie but also a defining moment in my life. Forever grateful.” Made on a modest budget of Rs 4 crore, Arya went on to make over Rs 30 crore worldwide. It was also the start of one of Telugu Cinema’s most
Can you believe it’s been 20 years since the release of the Telugu hit film Arya? Time really does fly when you’re having fun. It’s been quite a journey for superstar Allu Arjun, who recently took to social media to express his gratitude for this life-changing film. In an emotional post, he wrote, “Gratitude forever. This film will always hold a special place in my heart. 20 years of Arya.” Released in 2004, Arya marked a turning point in Arjun’s career, showcasing not just his acting talent but also his impressive dancing skills which have now become synonymous with his performances. The romantic drama was a huge success and catapulted him to stardom. Since then, Arjun has delivered several blockbusters and established himself as one of the leading actors in the Telugu film industry. With his unique style, flawless dance moves, and magnetic screen presence, he has won over fans not just in South India but all across the country.
Despite his immense success and numerous accolades, Allu Arjun remains humble and grateful for the opportunities that have come his way. He never forgets to acknowledge those who have helped him on his journey. As fans, we cannot help but be filled with pride when we see how far Allu Arjun has come. From his debut in Arya to his current superstar status, he has undoubtedly made remarkable progress. Each film he takes on pushes boundaries and redefines what it means to be a leading man in the industry. Here’s to celebrating 20 years of Arya and looking forward to many more years of Allu Arjun wowing us with his exceptional performances. Truly, we are forever grateful and cheers to the superstar!