There was a time when Bollywood dominated the Indian film industry with the three Khans. However, the tides have changed dramatically. South Indian cinema has risen to prominence, with filmmakers like S. S. Rajamouli and Shankar creating blockbusters. Actors such as Prabhas, Vijay, and Allu Arjun have become household names, drawing viewers to theatres across India.

According to a new report by Track Tollywood, Allu Arjun's renumeration for Pushpa 2: The Rule, reflects the immense hype surrounding the franchise. He is likely to become the highest-paid actor in Indian cinema, reportedly earning Rs 300 crores for his role in the highly anticipated Pushpa 2, surpassing Vijay, who was previously named the highest-paid actor with Rs 275 crore for his final film, Thalapathy 69.

The first part, Pushpa: The Rise, was a massive success, and anticipation for the sequel is through the roof. Fans are eager to see how Allu's character, Pushpa Raj, continues his journey.

What effect has 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' hype made:

Pushpa 2: The Rule, set to release in early December, has already begun breaking records even before its premiere. With a breakeven target of Rs 1,200 crore gross at the worldwide box office, the film has reportedly secured Rs 1,085 crore from pre-release business. This is a promising indicator of the film’s potential success, especially given the production budget of Rs 500 crore.

The star-studded cast includes Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Jagapathi Babu and Ajay Ghosh, among others.