Tollywood star Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated action drama, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is gearing up for its world theatrical release on December 5. The hype and expectations for this high-budget pan-India biggie are escalating with each passing day. Bunny and the film’s team have been touring several metro cities across India to promote the movie.

Allu Arjun, along with his leading lady Rashmika Mandanna and producers of Pushpa 2, landed in Mumbai earlier today to interact with Bollywood media and fans. During the interaction, Allu Arjun revealed the name of the genius director who transformed him into a star, and he is none other than Pushpa 2 director Sukumar. Recollecting his 20-year-old journey with Sukumar, the National Award-winning actor sad that Sukumar is the reason behind whatever he has achieved as an actor.

“Sukumar is the genius who made me a star. For the past 5 years, we both have been trying to deliver the best product of our lives with Pushpa. It’s heartwarming to see every Indian and every movie lover celebrating Pushpa today,” said Allu Arjun. He went on to thank Pushpa 2 producers, his co-stars Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna, the film’s music composer, and his childhood friend Devi Sri Prasad for their contribution to this most-awaited movie.