6 superhit films rejected by Allu Arjun

Shramana Kar

Pushpa 2 release date

Allu Arjun's action-thriller, Pushpa 2: The Rule, the sequel to the 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise, is set to release on December 6, 2024. Meanwhile, check out these films rejected by Allu Arjun:

Jayam (MX Player)

Allu Arjun rejected this romantic action drama, which later went to Nithiin. Reports say Arjun rejected the film due to his busy schedule. Jayam helped Nithiin rise to fame as a lead actor.

Bhadra (Prime Video)

This film helped Ravi Teja establish himself as a lead actor in the Telugu industry. Reports speculated that Allu Arjun was not convinced with the script, and hence rejected the film. The film was a box office hit.

100% Love (Aha)

This Naga Chaitanya film was also rejected by Allu Arjun. The movie was a critical, as well as a commercial hit, back in 2011. The reason for Arjun rejecting the film is still unknown.

Arjun Reddy (Hotstar)

This romance action drama was first offered to Allu Arjun. However, after he rejected the film, it went to Vijay Deverakonda and became a box-office hit. Later Shahid Kapoor did the Hindi version, Kabir Singh.

Geetha Govindam (ZEE5)

Another Vijay Deverakonda film that was rejected by Allu Arjun. The reason for his rejection is still unknown. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna, and was a box office success in 2018.

Pandaga Chesko (ZEE5)

This family action drama was rejected by Allu Arjun due to unknown reasons. Later it went to Ram Pothineni, and helped him become a lead actor. The film also stars Rakul Preet Singh.