Chases, lock-up torture of Pushpa (Allu Arjun), night-effect shots, and huge action blocks... The trailer for 'Pushpa' hits the ball out of the park. It takes time for the action to sidestep and make way for Srivalli (Rashmika Mandanna). By then, we are sold!

Allu Arjun was effortlessly ferocious in the teaser for 'Pushpa'. In the trailer, as he should, he goes many steps further and makes us feel the beats surrounding Pushpa Raj. The story is set in the jungles of Chittoor and the visuals don't miss even a nano second to make sure that the feel is rustic. The Chittoor slang is authentic.

We see smugglers in action and Ajay Ghosh (unseen) describing red sanders as the gold that grows above Earth. Anasuya Bharadwaj plays Sunil's love interest and the shot she features in is unapologetic. Rao Ramesh gets to be seen, while Fahadh Faasil, who plays a maverick IPS officer, comes in towards the end. "The system gave you a revolver. It gave me an ax," says Pushpa.

Rashmika Mandanna, who has been introduced through a lovely song (read 'Srivalli') already, makes her amusing presence felt. Dhanunjay has a presence.

Cinematographer Miroslaw Kuba is in full form. Composer Devi Sri Prasad has given high-end BGM in the film. Anthony L Ruben is the editor, Resul Pookutty is its sound designer.

The film will hit the screens on December 17.