On January 13, the top court judges personally met Rana’s parents and his younger brother, who said they did not want him to suffer anymore.

The vessel, identified as AL-MADINA, was found to be carrying nine crew members, all of them Pakistani nationals.

Pushpa 2: The Rule is releasing as Pushpa Kunrin on January 16. Ahead of its release, Allu Arjun who is presently in Japan has been actively promoting the film in the country. Geek Pictures and Shochiku have joined hands with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings to take the Pushpa phenomenon to Japanese cinemas. The film is slated for a grand release across nearly 250 screens in Japan.

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Icon Star @alluarjun is giving B2B interviews to the Japanese media marking the release of #Pushpa2TheRule â�¤‍🔥

Grand release in Japan on January 16th 💥💥#Pushpa2#WildFirePushpa#Pushpa2InJapan #PushpaKunrin

Icon Star @alluarjun @iamRashmika @aryasukku #FahadhFaasil… pic.twitter.com/fYVHbCutef

— Pushpa (@PushpaMovie) January 15, 2026

Allu Arjun, Rashmika bring Pushpa fever to Japan

Allu Arjun recently landed in Tokyo ahead of the film’s release. The Icon Star, as he is fondly called by fans, received a warm reception by the fans. Rashmika Mandanna too joined Allu Arjun to further push the film’s visibility. The makers shared pictures of Allu Arjun and Rashmika actively promoting his film. With Allu Arjun and Rashmika’s arrival in Japan, the excitement around the release is palpable. Photos and videos of the actors interacting with various media outlets have appeared on social media. Sharing the pictures, the makers wrote, “Icon Star @alluarjunonline is giving B2B interviews to the Japanese media marking the release of #Pushpa2TheRule Grand release in Japan on January 16th #Pushpa2 #WildFirePushpa #Pushpa2InJapan #PushpaKunrin.”

Telugu films get significant traction

Over the last years, Telugu films have gained significant traction in Japan, and are transforming the Indian film market in Japan. Films like RRR, Baahubali series, and Kalki 2898 AD have drawn huge crowds and created dedicated fan bases extending beyond Indian shores. Pushpa 2: The Rule, which is releasing on January 16 is also following suit. After the action entertainer became a blockbuster at various international venues minting nearly Rs 1800 crore worldwide, the makers are hoping that the Allu Arjun-starrer would strongly resonate with audiences and enjoy a successful theatrical run in the country. The release of the Sukumar directorial marks a strong trend of Indian cinema’s global growth, fueled by strong marketing and fan enthusiasm.