Two decades ago, a young Allu Arjun stole the show in the feel-good Telugu rom-com ‘Happy’, marking the start of his stardom. Released opposite Genelia D’Souza, the movie’s mix of humor, heartfelt moments, and catchy tunes made it a fan favorite and a pivotal point in the actor’s career.
On this special anniversary, Allu Arjun delighted followers by posting exclusive behind-the-scenes pictures on X. The candid shots capture the vibrant energy on set, with Genelia laughing alongside him, Manoj Bajpayee in character, director A. Karunakaran calling shots, and the full team in high spirits.
Allu expressed his gratitude in the post: ‘Happy completes 20 glorious years! This film brought sheer joy to my journey. Thank you, A. Karunakaran, for directing this gem. Genelia, my dear co-star, Manoj Bajpayee’s stellar performance, and every artist made it magical. Shoutout to Yuvan Shankar Raja’s music, the tech crew, and my dad Allu Aravind’s backing.’
The story follows a simple pizza delivery guy whose life turns upside down with love and family challenges. Geeta Arts production boasted top talent, including Brahmanandam for laughs. As a remake of Tamil hit ‘Ajjiya Theeye’ (corrected to Ayutha Ezhuthu), it spawned the Hindi ‘Dum’.
Today, as Allu Arjun reigns with blockbusters like Pushpa, ‘Happy’ stands as a testament to his roots, proving timeless tales of young love and camaraderie never fade.