22 Years of Allu Arjun: Allu Arjun was often referred to as “Stylish Star” or “Icon star” of Indian cinema, and has successfully completed 22 years in his film journey. From making his debut with Gangothri in 2003 to becoming Pan Indian star in 2025 with Pushpa 2: The Rule is nothing short of astonishing. Allu Arjun’s career of 22 years was nothing short of perfectly blended with huge love from fans, backlash for his looks in his early career and blockbuster hits and controversies.
Allu Arjun made his acting debut with Gangotri back in 2003. This film was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, marking his debut as a lead actor in Telugu Cinema. But he faced a lot of backlash for his looks in the film. However Allu Arjun received stardom with his next film With Sukumar’s Arya released in 2004. This movie got him massive fan following because of his energetic dance moves and unique style. Ever since Allu Arjun became a household name, and never looked back.
Allu Arjun has delivered numerous blockbusters over the years. Films like Arya, Bunny, and Sarrainodu solidified his position as a leading actor. His recent hits, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Pushpa: The Rise, broke box office records, with the latter grossing over ₹350 crore worldwide. The sequel, Pushpa: The Rule, further cemented his status as a pan-Indian star, making him one of the most bankable actors in the industry.
Though Allu Arjun is popular around the world, Allu Arjun has his share of controversies. In 2016, he was badly trolled for his comment “Cheppanu Brother” from a public event left Pawan Kalyan fans furious. Also, he faced a lot of backlash for portraying a Brahmin character in Duvvada Jagannadham, released in 2017. Despite the film being a super hit at the box office, certain brahmin communities accused him of disrespecting their traditions. The most recent controversy includes the Sangeetha Theatre stampede incident, which took place during the Pushpa 2 premier show. This marks the biggest controversy in Allu Arjun’s career.
As of 2025, Allu Arjun’s estimated net worth is ₹380 crore. He charges between ₹60 crore and ₹125 crore per film, making him one of the highest-paid actors in India. In addition to his film earnings, he endorses several high-profile brands and has investments in various business ventures. His luxurious lifestyle includes a ₹38 crore mansion in Hyderabad and a collection of premium cars like the Rolls-Royce Spectre and Ferrari Portofino.
Also Read: Allu Arjun’s becomes India’s Top Actor with A6
Share
Emraan Hashmi's 'Ground Zero' teaser is out
PM Internship Scheme: 66 Thousand rupees per person?
