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Fans celebrate Allu Arjun’s triple milestone on January 12

Fans celebrate Allu Arjun’s triple milestone on January 12

Yekkirala Akshitha
January 13, 2026

January 12 has turned into a date drenched in nostalgia and celebration for fans of Allu Arjun , as social media lights up with love for three major moments in the stylish star’s career. This marks the sixth anniversary of the blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo , which released on January 12, 2020 , becoming one of Telugu cinema’s most beloved family entertainers and earning around ₹262-280 crore worldwide. Critics and audiences alike praised its emotional core, performances, and chart-topping music, and the film went on to win several awards while also becoming the highest‑grossing Telugu film of 2020.

On this anniversary, co‑star Pooja Hegde joined the online festivities by sharing behind‑the‑scenes clips from the now‑iconic “Butta Bomma” song, reminding fans of the infectious energy that helped make the track a cultural phenomenon. Her Instagram story flooded with nostalgia as fans revisited classic AVPL moments and celebrated the crackling chemistry between her and Allu Arjun.

But the date’s magic doesn’t stop there. January 12 also marks twelve years since Allu Arjun’s memorable cameo in Yevadu on January 12, 2014, a brief yet buzz‑worthy appearance that still gets shared by fans in throwback posts. The cameo became a nifty reminder of his versatility and screen charisma long before his current pan‑India fame.

Going even further back, today is the nineteenth anniversary of Desamuduru , which first hit screens on January 12, 2007. That action‑packed entertainer is still fondly remembered by long‑time followers as one of the early blockbusters that helped define Allu Arjun’s high‑octane hero image. Fans are revisiting fight sequences and dance moves from the film, celebrating how it contributed to his evolution as a performer.

Fans are linking all three January 12 moments to the festival season of Sankranti , a time traditionally seen as lucky for film releases in Telugu cinema. Many note that the combination of emotional family drama, energetic performances, and festive timing has turned the date itself into a “proven blockbuster formula” in the industry’s collective memory. The celebratory posts range from heartfelt essays about how Allu Arjun’s films shaped viewers’ childhoods to memes and fan‑made music edits that underscore the star’s enduring connection with his audience.

Fans celebrate Allu Arjun’s triple milestone on January 12 - The Morning Voice