‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’: Allu Arjun faces fresh legal trouble over THIS scene

The challenges surrounding 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' continues to grow as a fresh controversy erupts over a scene in the highly anticipated film.

Congress MLC Chintapandu Naveen, popularly known as Theenmar Mallanna, lodged a formal complaint with the Rachakonda Police against Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun, the film’s director Sukumar, and its producers. The complaint alleges that certain scenes in the film disrespectfully portray police officers.




According to India TV, the complaint specifically targets a controversial sequence where the protagonist urinates in a swimming pool shared with an IPS officer, which Naveen claims undermines the dignity of the police force. The MLC further argued that such depictions could erode public trust in constitutional organizations and demanded the removal of the offensive scenes from the film. He also called for strict action against the actors and filmmakers involved.

This legal trouble adds to the growing challenges for ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. The film has already been under intense scrutiny following the tragic December 4 stampede during its special screening at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre. The incident claimed the life of a young mother and left her minor son critically injured.

Actor Allu Arjun, who was present at the screening, has been questioned by the Hyderabad Police regarding the event’s safety measures. On Tuesday, he appeared at the Chikkadpally Police Station, where investigators posed direct questions about his awareness of the theatre’s conditions and whether he possessed the necessary permissions for the event.

To further their investigation, Hyderabad police are planning to recreate the crime scene at Sandhya Theatre, as per the exclusive ETimes sources. This exercise aims to verify crucial details, including crowd control measures and the sequence of events leading to the stampede.

Meanwhile, amidst all these issues, the movie is raking in good numbers at the box office. ETimes review for the films reads, “The film’s technical excellence is remarkable and a step up from the first instalment. Mirosław Kuba Brożek’s cinematography vividly captures the vibrant chaos of the forest, the intensity of the action, and the emotional nuances of quieter moments. Scene transitions are seamless, and the framing of shots is exquisite. Devi Sri Prasad’s music elevates the narrative, with tracks like Sooseki and Kissiki blending into the storytelling. The background score complements the film’s tone, while the action choreography balances grit and grandeur, offering a visual treat. Though the film has its flaws—like, a not-so-strong story and over-the-top action sequences—its smart screenplay, brilliant performances, and top-notch production values overshadow these drawbacks."