The curse of a sequel is that it will always be compared with the original, especially if it’s a Rs 360 crore (approx) box office mammoth. When Pushpa: The Rise released in December 2021, the Indian audience was still grappling with the aftermath of a pandemic, returning to the big screen experience after a long gap. Pan-India cinema was a fairly new concept. Director Sukumar captured the audience's imagination with a fascinating plot, an icon star, sleek action and chartbuster music. Unfortunately, the wow factor is lacking in Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Here's a quick look at the good, bad and the ugly of Pushpa 2: The Rule, that is out in theatres today.