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Pushpa Director Sukumar Moved by Japanese Fan Letters: 'Cinema Has No Borders'

Director Sukumar expressed deep gratitude after receiving heartfelt letters from Japanese fans, stating that cinema transcends borders through shared emotions. The blockbuster 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', titled 'Pushpa Kunrin' in Japan, released there to full houses on January 16. Star Allu Arjun, who traveled to Japan for the release, was also overwhelmed by the warm reception and love from fans. The film features Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj, a man who rises to power by leading a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate.

Key Points: Sukumar on Pushpa 2's Japan Success: Cinema Has No Borders

  • Sukumar shares heartfelt Japanese fan letters
  • Allu Arjun received a warm welcome in Japan
  • Pushpa 2 released as 'Pushpa Kunrin' in Japan
  • Film's story of power and red sandalwood syndicate
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'Pushpa' director Sukumar on love from Japan: Cinema has no borders, only emotions!

Director Sukumar and star Allu Arjun express gratitude for the overwhelming love from Japanese fans following the successful release of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'.

"Cinema has no borders, only emotions. - Sukumar"

Chennai, Jan 19

Moved by the letters of love penned by Japanese fans, ace director Sukumar, best known for having directed the pan-Indian blockbuster franchise 'Pushpa', has now said that cinema has no borders, only emotions.

Taking to his Instagram timeline to pen a post of gratitude to fans, the ace director posted a picture of himself reading all the letters that fans from Japan had sent him.

He wrote, "Reading letters that travelled all the way from Japan...truly humbling! Cinema has no borders, only emotions. Your words remind me why I fell in love with storytelling. Forever grateful for this connection beyond language and distance. Arigato gozaimasu, Japan."

It may be recalled that the blockbuster film 'Pushpa 2:The Rule' released as 'Pushpa Kunrin' in Japan to full houses on January 16. Actor Allu Arjun, who had gone to Japan for the release of the film there, had received a warm welcome from Japanese fans.

The actor, who had posted a video clip on Instagram showing the immense love he had received from Japanese fans wherever he went, wrote, "Truly touched by the love I have received from Japan fans.Grateful to see Indian cinema being celebrated across cultures. Thank you, Japan. Humbled."

Earlier, Geek Pictures India, the distributors of the film in Japan, took to their X (Previously known as Twitter) timeline and announced, "'Konnichiwa, Nihon no Tomo yo' Indian Cinema's Industry Hit blazes into Japan in full force! Pushpa Raj takes over Japan on 16th January, 2026, taking the wildfire across borders and seas. #Pushpa2inJapan #Pushpa2TheRule #PushpaKunrin #WildFirePushpa."

For the unaware, 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', directed by ace director Sukumar and featuring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, is a gripping story that revolves around Pushpa Raj -- a man, who, after having had everything taken away from him, decides that he will not lose anything more in life to anyone.

The story tells his rise to the heights of power by becoming the head of a powerful syndicate that illegally deals in red sandalwood.

The film, which has three parts, was produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar writings with music on T Series. The second part was released on December 5, 2024.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in both India and Japan, this makes me so happy. The Japanese audience is very discerning about cinema. For Pushpa to get this kind of love means it's genuinely great storytelling. The cultural exchange through films is beautiful.
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Priya S
Allu Arjun's swag and Sukumar's direction are a deadly combination! No wonder it's a hit worldwide. But honestly, we need more original stories like Pushpa instead of remakes. This global success should inspire our filmmakers. 🔥
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Rohit P
While I'm happy for the film's success, I do hope this doesn't make our industry focus only on mass masala films for pan-India appeal. We have so many nuanced stories from different regions that deserve global attention too. Just a thought.
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Kavya N
The scene where Pushpa says "Flower nahi, fire hai main" must have a totally different impact in Japanese! 😄 Art connects us all. This is soft power at its best. More power to Indian cinema!
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Michael C
Interesting to see how a story about red sandalwood smuggling in India connects with audiences in Japan. It shows that at its core, Pushpa is about human struggle and ambition, which everyone understands. Great achievement!

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