Allu Arjun clears the air on 2017 viral video, reveals he was buying alcohol for a friend

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Allu Arjun has finally addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding a viral video from 2017. The footage, recorded at a wine shop in Goa, had sparked debates among his fans, who were unsure whether the person in the clip was the actor himself. Now, Allu has confirmed that it was indeed him in the video and that he was purchasing alcohol. In a recent appearance on the talk show *Unstoppable with NBK (Season 4), Allu Arjun spoke about the viral video for the first time, revealing that he was buying alcohol for a friend. The episode, set to air on November 14, also features the friend in question.

The video, which dates back to 2017, shows Allu Arjun at a liquor shop in Goa, dressed in a vest and pyjama. Captured by a security camera, the video quickly went viral on social media, leading to mixed reactions. Some fans criticized his actions, questioning his responsibility as a public figure, while others defended him. On the work front, Allu Arjun is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated film *Pushpa 2: The Rule*. The sequel to the 2021 hit *Pushpa: The Rise*, the film continues the story of Pushpa, a man who rises from being a daily wage laborer to a Red Sanders smuggler. The first film ended on a cliffhanger, building anticipation for the sequel. *Pushpa 2: The Rule* is slated to hit theaters on December 5 in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali.