Pushpa 2: The Rule’s climax stuns global audiences, sparks mixed reactions

Among its global admirers is former Mayor of Missouri, Joel Stoner, who praised the film.

Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has received immense international acclaim following its digital release. The film, which raked in over Rs 1800 crore globally and became one of the highest-grossing films of the year, continues to captivate audiences beyond India.

Several international fans praised the climax scene of the film after one user shared a clip of the fighting sequence on X. One user wrote, "ngl the choreography is pretty good", while another commented, "you know .... i don't mind the bad physics if it can look cool like this ... great scene." A user also compared it to Marvel movies and wrote, "Marvel has been lacking this creativity. They have the budget." Commending the movie a user also wrote, “Damn, Hollywood could never!”

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Among its global admirers is former Mayor of Missouri, Joel Stoner, who praised the film. He shared a post, "Better than some of the modern US movies."

However, the climax scene has faced criticism from some international viewers, with a few calling it "fake" on social media.

The action choreographer in Pushpa 2 - The Rule is a meitei from Manipur - Maibam Nabakanta. He was the one who designed the climax fight sequence(Rappa Rappa). pic.twitter.com/c0LnuVILdd Rohith (@_rohithverse) February 4, 2025

One user commented, "Physics won't work in most of the Indian cinemas," followed by another netizen who wrote, "Indian live actions are just Anime via CG and practical effects." "This makes sense because he is possessed. Don't you see his makeup?" read another post by a fan.

A user on X highlighted that the intense climax fight sequence, Rappa Rappa, in Pushpa 2: The Rule was choreographed by Maibam Nabakanta, a talented action choreographer from Manipur. His expertise played a key role in shaping the high-octane action scenes that have captivated audiences.

The action choreographer in Pushpa 2 - The Rule is a meitei from Manipur - Maibam Nabakanta. He was the one who designed the climax fight sequence(Rappa Rappa). pic.twitter.com/c0LnuVILdd

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Grossing a staggering Rs 800 crore in India and Rs 1800 crore worldwide, Pushpa 2: The Rule has shattered records, becoming a massive cultural phenomenon. Even as its box office run remains strong, the film has now taken over OTT platforms, trending globally and garnering attention from international audiences.

Directed by Sukumar, the film is the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise. Allu Arjun reprises his iconic role as Pushpa Raj, alongside Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and Fahadh Faasil as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, making this action-packed sequel one of the most talked-about films of the year.