Allu Arjun’s blockbuster Pushpa has officially gone international, and its latest fan is none other than Wimbledon. In a unique crossover of cinema and sport, the prestigious tennis tournament gave a special shout-out to Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic, drawing inspiration from Pushpa: The Rise, directed by Sukumar.
Just before Djokovic’s opening match at Wimbledon 2025 against France’s Alexandre Muller, the tournament’s official Instagram shared a post that ignited excitement among fans worldwide. The graphic presented a digital avatar of Djokovic, featuring his name in the signature Pushpa title font, displayed in Telugu. The caption read: “Rukega nahi aur jhukega bhi nahi,” echoing a popular line from the film.
Fans were thrilled to see the Indian representation on Wimbledon’s official page. One enthusiastic fan wrote, “How is the official Wimbledon page so much in love with India?” Another added, “Best. Post. Ever. As a Telugu tennis player, I’m over the moon.” A third chimed in, “Telugu caption wasn’t enough, so he put it in the picture.” One more stated, “A moment to be proud of our cinema!” Others praised, “Wow, Wimbledon in Telugu!”
Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers in conjunction with Muttamsetty Media, Pushpa was released in two parts: Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa: The Rule. The film features Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj, a laborer who navigates the treacherous world of red sandalwood smuggling, clashing with the fierce character portrayed by Fahadh Faasil. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and others.
Pushpa: The Rise broke box office records, grossing over ₹1,642 crore (approximately $190 million) globally, marking it as one of the highest-grossing Indian films. Allu Arjun received the Best Actor award at the 69th National Film Awards.
What do you think about the crossover of cinema and sports? Would it spark more similar tributes in the future?
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