Director Sukumar made his debut in the film industry 20 years ago on May 7 with the release of the 2004 hit film Arya. Since then, Sukumar has continued to deliver successful films like 100% Love and Pushpa: The Rise. Allu Arjun, who starred in Arya, recently took a trip down memory lane and shared throwback photos from the film set. (Also Read: Allu Arjun says he’ll teach David Warner Pushpa Pushpa’s hook step: ‘It’s easy’)
Reflecting on Arya’s Impact
Sharing a new poster commemorating 20 years since Arya’s release, Allu Arjun took to social media to express his gratitude, stating, “20 years of Arya. It’s not just a movie … it’s a moment in time that changed the course of my life. Gratitude forever.” He also shared nostalgic photos with co-stars Anuradha Mehta, Siva Balaji, and a young Sukumar, captioned with “Sweet Memories” and a heart emoji. One of the images captures the actor and director engrossed in a discussion with crew members on set. Years later, the dynamic duo reunited for the blockbuster success Pushpa: The Rise in 2022.
About Arya
Arya, featuring Allu Arjun, Anuradha, and Siva in pivotal roles, narrates the tale of an unrequited lover and his affection for a girl who loves someone else. The film was later remade in Tamil as Kutty in 2010, starring Dhanush, Sriya Saran, and Dhyan in lead roles. Arya 2 served as a spiritual sequel, with Allu embodying a new character alongside Kajal Aggarwal and Navdeep.
Upcoming Projects
Sukumar’s upcoming venture, Pushpa 2: The Rule, will revisit the characters of Allu Arjun, Rashmika, and Fahadh as Pushpa Raj, Srivalli, and Bhanwar Singh Shekawat. The film also boasts a stellar cast including Jagapathi Babu, Brahmaji, and Anasuya Bharadwaj. Scheduled for release on August 15 this year, the sequel follows the success of the 2021 hit Pushpa: The Rise.
