69th National Film Awards Winner Allu Arjun Shares Journey From Arya To Pushpa

Allu Arjun, who won the Best Actor award at the 69th National Film Awards for his role in Pushpa: The Rise, is one of the most popular and versatile actors in Telugu cinema. He has been entertaining the audience with his charismatic screen presence, electrifying dance moves, and memorable dialogues for over two decades. From his breakout role in Arya to his most recent success with Pushpa, his stellar performances have propelled him to stardom and secured his position as a pan India star. Allu Arjun’s career took off after his spectacular performance in 2004’s Arya under Sukumar’s direction. The film was a huge hit at the box office and turned Allu Arjun into a sensational actor. He played the role of Arya, a happy-go-lucky guy who falls in love with Geetha, played by Anu Mehta, and tries to win her heart despite her being engaged to another man. His portrayal of a lovable and loyal lover won him many fans and accolades. He also impressed everyone with his dancing skills, especially in the song Aa Ante Amalapuram. The film also marked the beginning of a successful collaboration between Allu Arjun and Sukumar, who later teamed up for Arya 2 and Pushpa. After Arya, Allu Arjun went on to experiment with different genres and characters, showcasing his versatility and talent as an actor. He played a college student in Happy, a soldier in Varudu, a bike racer in Badrinath, a wedding planner in Julayi, a rockstar in Iddarammayilatho, a gangster in Yevadu, a lover boy in S/O Satyamurthy, a soldier again in Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India, and many more. He also ventured into Malayalam cinema with Lucky The Racer and Tamil cinema with Vedam. He received critical acclaim and commercial success for his films, earning him several awards and nominations. Some of his best films include Race Gurram, Rudhramadevi, Sarrainodu, Duvvada Jagannadham, and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.