Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 Set to Release in Japan as Pushpa Kunrin on Jan 16
Icon Star Allu Arjun’s career-defining blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule, which stormed the Indian box office and emerged as a pan-Indian cultural phenomenon, is now set to conquer Japan. The Sukumar directorial, which redefined mass cinema with its raw intensity and iconic moments, is gearing up for a grand Japanese release on January 16, under the title Pushpa Kunrin.
One of the film’s standout highlights is its Japan connection. The much-talked-about entry fight sequence is set in Japan, where Allu Arjun surprises audiences by delivering Japanese dialogues with remarkable fluency—an element that has generated immense curiosity among international viewers.
Ahead of the film’s Japanese debut, Allu Arjun arrived in Tokyo to promote the action-packed entertainer, accompanied by his family. The superstar shared his excitement on social media, posting a stunning picture of the Tokyo skyline on Instagram with a simple yet impactful caption: “Tokyo.” The post quickly grabbed fans’ attention, reflecting the growing buzz around the film’s overseas release.
The Japanese release is being jointly handled by Geek Pictures and Shochiku, in association with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. With Japanese audiences having previously embraced Indian big-ticket entertainers, the makers are confident that Pushpa Kunrin will strike a strong chord in the region.
The record-breaking blockbuster will have special premiere shows on January 15, 2026, followed by a wide theatrical release on January 16 across Japan. Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2: The Rule features a powerful musical score by Devi Sri Prasad. Fahadh Faasil plays a pivotal role as a fierce police officer, while Rashmika Mandanna stars as the female lead. The film is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under the Mythri Movie Makers banner.
With soaring expectations and massive fan anticipation, Pushpa Kunrin is all set to extend Pushpa Raj’s reign beyond borders and create new records in Japan.
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