Allu Arjun receives the prestigious 'Indian of the year' award

HYDERABAD: Icon Star Allu Arjun's popularity crossed all leaps and bounds with the success of Pushpa: The Rise. He became a pan-India star with that film. His mannerisms and dance steps from Pushpa went on to become global hits.

After shaking the entire country with one film, Allu Arjun has now been awarded the 'CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2022' in the Entertainment category. He received the award from Union Minister Smriti Irani. Allu Arjun stated that this is the first award he is receiving from the North after working for 20 years in the film industry.

He said, "I am very glad. We do have differences between the North and South. That diversity is the beauty of our country. But when this movie was made, it was celebrated by India. We all are the sons and daughters of the Indian film industry. We all are proud that this is Indian cinema's victory and we are so glad that we could service the country with entertainment in these tough times."

He concluded his speech by doing the trademark 'Thaggedhe Le' mannerism. He did it by saying, "Indian cinema, India kabhi jhukhega nahi."