Kartik Aaryan Channels Allu Arjun’s Pushpa Style; Teases Paparazzi with Iconic Move

Kartik Aaryan recently revealed a rugged transformation, sporting a moustache, beard, and his signature dense hair. During an interaction with paparazzi, he hinted that his new look draws inspiration from Allu Arjun’s iconic role in the blockbuster Telugu franchise Pushpa.

Kartik Embraces the Pushpa Move

On Wednesday evening, Kartik stepped out in Mumbai wearing a light grey T-shirt, matching denims, and a cap. As paparazzi complimented his new appearance, Kartik not only acknowledged the admiration but also recreated Allu Arjun’s iconic “Pushpa move.” When requested to repeat it, the actor obliged with ease, adding, “Achhi picture hai (It’s a good film),” before leaving in his SUV.

The Phenomenon of Pushpa

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and directed by Sukumar, the Pushpa series has been a massive success. The first installment, Pushpa: The Rise, became a pan-India sensation, earning Allu Arjun the National Award for Best Actor—the first Telugu actor to achieve this honor. The movie also featured Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

The sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, released earlier this month, shattered box office records. Its Hindi-dubbed version became the first to cross ₹700 crore at the domestic box office, outpacing Stree 2, which had previously set a benchmark as the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.

Kartik’s Recent Hits and Upcoming Projects

Kartik Aaryan is also riding high on the success of Anees Bazmee’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, where he reprised his role as Rooh Baba. The horror-comedy, featuring Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, Triptii Dimri, and Rajpal Yadav, grossed over ₹250 crore in India.

Next, Kartik will appear in Anurag Basu’s romantic drama, Sandeep Modi’s biographical action film, and Sameer Vidwans’ romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri.