Allu Arjun has once again proved why he is called the “Icon Star,” this time not on home soil but in Tokyo. During the grand premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule in Japan, the Telugu superstar created a viral-worthy moment by delivering his famous Pushpa dialogue — entirely in Japanese. The unexpected gesture instantly sent the theatre into a frenzy, with fans erupting in cheers and applause.
Standing confidently on stage, Allu Arjun faced the packed audience and spoke the dialogue fluently in Japanese. The crowd responded with thunderous claps and whistles, clearly impressed by his effort to connect with them in their own language. After finishing the line, he smiled warmly and thanked the audience. Rashmika Mandanna, the film’s leading lady, stood beside him throughout the moment. Both actors bowed to the crowd, a respectful gesture that resonated deeply with fans.
Following the screening, Allu Arjun met fans personally, signing autographs and posing for photographs. Many expressed their excitement at seeing the star in person, making the Tokyo premiere not just a film event but a memorable fan celebration.
Soon after, the film’s team shared a video of the moment on social media. The caption read: “Konnichiwa, Japan. Icon Star @alluarjun stuns the audience by delivering his #Pushpa2 Japanese dialogue. Receiving huge cheers and thunderous applause from the crowd. Grand release in Japan on January 16th.” The clip quickly went viral, drawing admiration from fans worldwide.
Japan felt the WILDFIRE 🔥🇯🇵
Team #Pushpa is Deeply humbled by the incredible love from Japanese fans 🖤
The response was nothing short of massive 🙌🏻🔥
Arigatō Tokyo 🇯🇵#Pushpa2InJapan #Pushpa2TheRule#PushpaKunrin #WildFirePushpa #Pushpa2TheRule grand release in Japan… pic.twitter.com/cZvBTatX3P
— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) January 16, 2026
Social media was flooded with reactions. One fan wrote, “Epic moment! Allu Arjun delivering Japanese dialogue at the Pushpa 2 Tokyo premiere — Icon Star owning Japan!” Another commented, “When Tokyo cheers for a Telugu actor in Japanese, that’s international mass!” Others praised the cultural connection, calling it a perfect example of cinema crossing language barriers.
Pushpa 2: The Rule will release in Japan under the title Pushpa Kunrin, screening across nearly 250 theatres. The film is distributed by Geek Pictures and Shochiku in association with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. Given the strong response at the premiere, it is expected to strike a powerful chord with Japanese audiences.
The film has already rewritten box office records worldwide, collecting close to ₹1800 crore globally. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is preparing for his next big projects with acclaimed directors Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj, keeping fans eagerly awaiting his next move.
