Former US Mayor Joel Stoner calls Pushpa 2 ‘better than US movies’; fans react

New Delhi: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule has garnered significant international recognition ever since its theatrical release. Now, the former Mayor of Missouri, United States, Joel Stoner, has praised Sukumar’s directorial and called it “better than modern US movies”. His comment has now gone viral on social media platforms, leaving fans ecstatic.

Meanwhile, Pushpa 2 gained global popularity when it secured seventh position on IMDb’s list of top 100 movies, ranking as the highest-placed Indian film. Let’s delve into more details!

Former US mayor praises Pushpa 2

A user on X (formerly Twitter) named ‘Non-aesthetic things’ shared a scene from Pushpa 2: The Rule, showcasing an intense action sequence. She wrote in the caption, “Action scene from an Indian movie”. Commenting on the post, Joel Stoner wrote, “Better than some of the modern US movies”.

Action scene from an Indian movie pic.twitter.com/k9lhfXDIdp

— non aesthetic things (@PicturesFoIder) February 3, 2025

Joel Stoner, former Mayor of Missouri (a state in US)
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How did fans react?

As soon as Stoner praised Sukumar’s directorial Pushpa 2: The Rule, it became a topic of discussion on Reddit. One user wrote, “Pushpa really wasn’t lying when he said that he’s gone international.” Another commented, “Arre I’ve been saying this, ikkada entha thittukunna, amongst the big budget star led movies, Pushpa 2 is one of the most entertaining to come out in recent times. Extremely rewatchable, me and the family have already seen it twice on Netflix.”

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Another opined, “I think up until shikawat lighting up the Sandra place with fire- everything was perfect and one of the best screenplays in recent times. Loved everything about it.”

About Pushpa 2

Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, collected over Rs 1,700 crore at the worldwide Box Office. The film gained more popularity after it was released on Netflix, allowing a global audience to enjoy the film from the comfort of their homes. The film was not only a commercial success but also elevated the global relevance of Indian cinema.