SS Rajamouli Hails Pushpa 2 Trailer as 'Wildfire'

The trailer launch of "Pushpa 2: The Rule" in Patna turned chaotic as over 10,000 fans gathered, leading to a mild lathi charge by police to control the crowd

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Fans climbed barricades and structures to get closer to stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, creating a stampede-like situation

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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli praised the trailer, calling it a "wildfire" and expressing excitement for the film's release

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The trailer has generated immense buzz online, with millions of views within hours of its release

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Pushpa Raj's story will expand to a global level, with intense rivalry with cop Shikhawat played by Fahadh Faasil

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Sreeleela's special dance number is one of the highlights of the film

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The film is set to release on December 5, 2024, in multiple languages

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Fans and critics are divided, with some calling it a potential blockbuster and others comparing it to "KGF"

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