Actor Allu Arjun is once again in the limelight as the sequel of his movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is set to hit the theatres today. Ahead of the release, Allu Arjun shared a handwritten note by his 10-year-old son, calling it one of his “biggest achievements by far” on December 4. After the mega success of Pushpa, fans and family of the Telugu actor seem to be even more excited for Pushpa 2.
Last week actor, Allu Arjun announced that the Andhra Pradesh government has approved a ticket price hike for Pushpa 2. The step is likely to increase the turnover. The actor thanked the Andhra Pradesh chief minister, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, in a post on the social media platform X.
“I extend my heartfelt thanks to the government of Andhra Pradesh for approving the ticket hike. A special note of thanks to the Hon’ble @AndhraPradeshCM...for his vision and unwavering encouragement to the industry,” said the 42-year-old actor on X.
Allu Arjun's Net Worth
Pushpa: The Rise was released in 2021, and it brought the Telugu star much fame and success, particularly in the Hindi-speaking belt. As his fan base has increased, so has his net worth. According to Forbesindia.com, Allu Arjun is currently the highest-paid Indian actor, with a net worth of around Rs 300 crore. The feat is achieved by him in just two decades of his career. Reportedly, he charged around 300 crores for the sequel of Pushpa. The 42-year-old actor owns a private jet, a lavish bungalow and other high-value properties, mainly in Hyderabad.
Allu’s Businesses: From Restaurants to Film Production Companies
Movies aren’t just the only source of his income; the 42-year-old actor has major investments in the entertainment and hospitality sectors. He owns an American sports bar and restaurant chain, Buffalo Wild Wings, in Hyderabad, according to a timesofIndia.com report.
Allu Arjun started his own production house in 2022, Allu Studio, in Hyderabad. Apart from this, he also owns another film production and distribution company, Geeta Arts. Last year, the actor launched his own multiplex, AAA Cinemas, in Hyderabad. The multiplex is reportedly the only multiplex in South India to have an LED screen.
His massive fan following on social media platforms has made him a popular choice for brand endorsements. Allu has been the face of many big brands, including KFC, Frooti, Rapido, Hero MotorCorp, RedBus and Hotstar. The actor charges a hefty fee for advertisements on his Instagram profile.
In 2020, he became the brand ambassador for a Telugu and Tamil content streaming platform, Aha and the Pro Kabaddi League.
In the recent few years, it has become a trend that actors are investing in StartUps. Allu isn’t behind when it comes to following this trend. The 42-year-old actor has invested in a Hyderabad-based StartUp, CallHealth Services. The StartUp offers online medical consultations, nursing care, diagnostic tests and medicine delivery.
Allu Arjun’s Acting Career and Personal Life
Allu Arjun started his acting journey with the movie Gangotri in 2003 and has since then has been part of many movies, including Arya, Julayi, Race Gurram and his recent one being Pushpa: The Rule. He belongs to the family of film stars, his grandfather was a film comedian, Allu Ramalingaiah, his father, Allu Aravind, is a film producer, his uncle, Chiranjeevi, is a famous actor. Allu is the first cousin of actor Ram Charan. He is married to Sneha Reddy and has two children.
