Pushpa Arun Kumar Interview: We're not here to chase fame
'I told the team, 'Don't come to me asking for opportunities — let your work speak.' We're not here to chase fame,' Pushpa said at the event. 'If the name 'Yash's home production' is attached, the entire nation will be watching. We'll provide everything — talent, resources — but you must deliver quality. Yash taught us: 'Never cheat cinema.' Even if it costs Rs 10 more, the story and standard must shine.'
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