At WAVES in Mumbai, Allu Arjun Credits Chiranjeevi as His Biggest Inspiration

The World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), organised by the Central Government, commenced in Mumbai with great fanfare, drawing several eminent personalities from the film and entertainment industries. Among those who participated was actor Allu Arjun, who shared personal insights about his fitness journey, cinematic career, and the deep influence of Chiranjeevi on his life.

Speaking at the summit, Allu Arjun stated that his physical strength is largely rooted in mental calmness. He recalled the strenuous efforts he made in the past to develop six-pack abs and expressed his lifelong passion for dance. Reflecting on his career, he said he has faced many challenges throughout his journey in cinema.

“Cinema is my world. I have no other thought. The love shown by audiences and fans has brought me to this level. There is still much more to achieve,” said Allu Arjun. He extended his gratitude to the Central Government for organising the event.

Allu Arjun acknowledged the comprehensive support he has received from his family. He noted that his grandfather Allu Ramalingaiah had acted in nearly a thousand films, while his father Allu Aravind has produced about 70 films. He described his uncle Chiranjeevi as his biggest inspiration and said Chiranjeevi had a profound influence on him.

Allu Arjun also revealed that he faced difficulties after his 18th film did not perform well. He said that he underwent a period of self-reflection during that time and recalled how many people had spoken about him then. He asserted that he always believed in his own dancing ability and shared that he became more refined as a dancer with the help of a trainer.