Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun reveals he was 'scared to wear saree' for Jathara scene in the movie  

The craze of Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 was unstoppable making it a blockbuster hit. The film grossed Rs 1213 crore in India and Rs 1871 crore worldwide cementing its place as a cult classic and a fan-favourite phenomenon.

Additionally, Allu’s look in saree made the film even more iconic. The actor, who won a national award for his portrayal of Pushpa Raj in the first instalment, has recently shared that he was initially unsure about wearing a saree.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Allu Arjun shared behind-the-scenes of the infamous Jathara scene from his film and confessed about being ‘scared’ of wearing a saree. He insisted that it was a challenge to look macho in a saree but appreciated his director, Sukumar, for his help in the portrayal.

He said, "Well, one thing about the Jathara sequence is that, in short, when he initially told me, I was scared. Yeah, that was the first reaction. We had finished a very macho photo shoot, and he said, 'It's not working'. Then he said, 'I want you to wear a saree, dress like a lady.’”

Allu Arjun revealed, "We started doing sketches. And then we could see it. And I started buying into the idea because there’s always a fear in the beginning. First, there was fear, and then there was exploration.”