Ganesh Acharya reveals Allu Arjun suffered neck injuries, broke his foot while filming Pushpa 2’s Jathara sequence

Choreographer Ganesh Acharya, renowned for his work on songs like “Kisik,” “Oo Antava,” and more, recently shared insights about filming Allu Arjun’s “Gango Renuka Thalli” (Jathara) song from Pushpa 2. In a recent interview, the choreographer praised the actor’s unwavering dedication and disclosed that Allu Arjun endured multiple injuries while shooting the sequence.

Ganesh Acharya on Filming the Jathara Sequence in Pushpa 2: The Rule

Ganesh Acharya reflected on the challenges of filming the Jathara song in Pushpa 2: The Rule, recalling how Allu Arjun pushed through injuries during the intense shoot. He shared, “Shooting the Jathara song was extremely demanding. We filmed continuously for 29 days, which was tough, but the real credit goes to Allu Arjun. He dedicated five years to both Pushpa films. In Jathara, he performed wearing a saree, ghungroos, a necklace, blouse, and various other props. Every 5-10 days, he would injure himself, sometimes breaking his foot or suffering neck injuries, but he never gave up.”

About the Jathara Sequence

The Jathara sequence in Pushpa 2: The Rule became one of the standout moments of the film. In the song, Allu Arjun is seen dressed in a blue saree with body paint, paying homage to Goddess Gangamma Thalli. He wears jhumkas, ghungroos, bangles, a nose pin, and other jewellery, while performing an intense dance on burning coal until his wife, Srivalli (played by Rashmika Mandanna), stops him. Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2: The Rule became a massive hit, grossing over ₹1,800 crore worldwide.

Ganesh Acharya’s Upcoming Film

Meanwhile, Ganesh Acharya is busy promoting his upcoming film Pintu Ki Pappi. Not only is he choreographing for the film, but he will also be seen in a key acting role. The movie features debutants Shushant Thamke, Jaanya Joshi, and Viidhi, along with a talented ensemble cast that includes Vijay Raaz, Murali Sharma, Sunil Pal, Ali Asgar, Puja Banerjee, Aditi Sanwal, Ria S Soni, Urvashi Chauhan, Pyumori Mehta Das, and Mukteshwar Ojha. Pintu Ki Pappi is set to release in cinemas on March 21.