Amitabh Bachchan Praises Allu Arjun, Requests Not to Be Compared

Summary
Amitabh Bachchan expressed his admiration for Allu Arjun during an episode of *Kaun Banega Crorepati 16*, humbly requesting not to be compared to the *Pushpa* star. Bachchan praised Allu Arjun’s immense talent and success, encouraging viewers to watch *Pushpa 2: The Rule*, which has grossed over ₹1,650 crore globally. Previously, Arjun had referred to Bachchan as an inspiration, to which Bachchan responded with gratitude, highlighting the mutual respect between the two actors.

During a recent episode of *Kaun Banega Crorepati 16*, Amitabh Bachchan spoke fondly of Allu Arjun, emphasizing his admiration for the actor. When a contestant expressed being a fan of both stars, Bachchan humbly requested that they not be compared, calling himself a huge admirer of Arjun’s work.

As reported by *Hindustan Times*, Bachchan praised Allu Arjun’s immense talent and the unprecedented success of his recent blockbuster, *Pushpa 2: The Rule*, which has broken multiple box office records. He stated, “Allu Arjun is an exceptional artist, and the success he has achieved is truly well-deserved. I am also a great admirer of his work.” If you haven’t seen his latest film yet, you must. But please, don’t compare me to him.”

Allu Arjun, who has often credited Bachchan as a major inspiration, expressed his admiration for the veteran actor. In response to Arjun’s kind words, Bachchan shared a heartfelt message on social media, writing, “*#AlluArjun ji… your words deeply humble me… you are giving me more credit than I deserve… we all admire your talent and work… may you continue to inspire us all… my best wishes for your ongoing success!*”

Meanwhile, *Pushpa 2: The Rule* continues to dominate at the box office, crossing ₹1,650 crore globally, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time, especially in the Hindi market.