Allu Arjun shared how it took him three weeks to detach from the character of Pushpa Raj after the filming of the 'Pushpa' franchise, a role that significantly impacted his career. The actor mentioned not looking back once he moves on from characters. 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' saw mixed responses, with plans for 'Pushpa 3: The Rampage' revealed.
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