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From 'Jayam' to 'Bommarillu', 9 Telugu movies that were rejected by 'Pushpa' star Allu Arjun

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Apr 12, 2023, 21:56 IST
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The Rejected Scripts of Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun is one of the most popular actors in the Telugu film industry. He has a huge fan following and is known for his impeccable dance moves and versatile acting skills. However, not many people know that the actor has rejected several movies in his career. In this essay, we will discuss some of the notable movies that Allu Arjun rejected and the reasons behind his decision.


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​Jayam

The first movie that Allu Arjun rejected was Nithiin's Jayam, directed by Teja. The movie was a huge success and helped Nithiin establish himself as a leading actor in the Telugu film industry. However, Allu Arjun turned down the role, and the reason behind his decision is not known. Some speculate that he was busy with other projects at the time, while others believe that he did not find the script appealing.


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​Bhadra

The second movie on the list is Ravi Teja's Bhadra, directed by Boyapati Srinu. The movie was a commercial success and helped Ravi Teja cement his position as a leading actor in the Telugu film industry. Allu Arjun was initially approached for the role, but he declined the offer. The reason behind his decision is not known, but some speculate that he did not find the script appealing.


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​100% love

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya's 100% love, directed by Sukumar, is another movie that Allu Arjun rejected. The movie was a critical and commercial success and helped Naga Chaitanya establish himself as a leading actor in the Telugu film industry. Allu Arjun was offered the lead role, but he declined the offer. The reason behind his decision is not known.


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Pandaga Chesko

Ram Pothineni's Pandaga Chesko, directed by Gopichand Malineni, is another movie that Allu Arjun rejected. The movie was a commercial success and helped Ram Pothineni establish himself as a leading actor in the Telugu film industry. Allu Arjun was initially approached for the lead role, but he declined the offer. The reason behind his decision is not known.


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​Arjun Reddy

Vijay Deverakonda's Arjun Reddy, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is a movie that Allu Arjun rejected. The movie was a critical and commercial success and helped Vijay Deverakonda establish himself as a leading actor in the Telugu film industry. Allu Arjun was approached for the lead role, but he declined the offer. The reason behind his decision is not known.


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Gang Leader

Nani's Gang Leader, directed by Vikram Kumar, is another movie that Allu Arjun rejected. The movie was a moderate success and helped Nani establish himself as a leading actor in the Telugu film industry. Allu Arjun was offered the lead role, but he declined the offer. The reason behind his decision is not known.


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Disco Raja

Ravi Teja's Disco Raja, directed by Vi Anand, is another movie that Allu Arjun rejected. The movie was a commercial failure, and Ravi Teja's performance received mixed reviews from the critics. Allu Arjun was initially approached for the lead role, but he declined the offer. The reason behind his decision is not known.


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Geetha Govindam

Vijay Deverakonda's Geetha Govindam, directed by Parasuram Petla, is another movie that Allu Arjun rejected. The movie was a critical and commercial success and helped Vijay Deverakonda establish himself as a leading actor in the Telugu film industry. Allu Arjun was approached for the lead role, but he declined the offer. The reason behind his decision is not known.


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​Bommarillu

Not many are aware that Allu Arjun was the first choice for the lead role in 'Bommarillu'. In fact, he was offered the film by the director Bhaskar himself, who had worked with him on Parugu. However, Allu Arjun turned down the offer due to some creative differences with the director.After Allu Arjun rejected the film, the role eventually went to Siddharth, who was relatively new to the Telugu film industry at that time. 'Bommarillu' went on to become a huge success and received critical acclaim for its unconventional storyline and brilliant performances. The film was a game-changer for Siddharth's career, who established himself as one of the most promising actors in the industry.


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