Pushpa: The Rise

Pushpa: The Rise

Directed by Sukumar

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Muttamsetty Media

2021179 min6.8 / 10

A high-octane crime thriller following an ambitious smuggler's ruthless ascent through violence and cunning, driven by ego and survival.

As Pushpa, a labourer, rises in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, he ends up making many enemies. However, violence ensues when the police try to topple his illegal business.

Questions people ask

  • Is Pushpa: The Rise violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Pushpa: The Rise scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Pushpa: The Rise easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Pushpa: The Rise sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Pushpa: The Rise end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

44/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity27

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise49

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Pushpa: The Rise

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Pushpa: The Rise

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Pushpa: The Rise, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Pushpa: The Rise, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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