When Jr NTR's 'Devara' was released, none of them said it was as wow as 'Salaar'. If anything, most of the audience members in the Telugu States felt that the movie was slightly boring. But 'Devara' went on to become a hit in both Telugu and Hindi, thanks to its backdrop, Tarak's superstardom, and a few other features.
'Pushpa 2' is likely going to witness a similar experience and journey. Most audiences out there feel that the film lacks a solid story. And the criticism is valid. The film indeed has no strong story. It is all about Allu Arjun's mass elevation bonanza.
'KGF 2' had an eventful story. 'Salaar' had a story in terms of how the power dynamics play out. 'Pushpa 2' has events but it has no story-related highs. There is no strong villain either. Shekawat, Mangalam Sreenu, Prathap Reddy and other rivals of Pushpa Raj are not at all effective. Same goes with Saif Ali Khan's Bhaira in 'Devara'.
Just like 'Devara' became a hit, 'Pushpa 2' will become a hit. If anything, it will become a blockbuster because of the action set pieces, the Jathara episode, and Allu Arjun's scintillating performance. And above all, its status as a sequel gives it an edge.
