Allu Arjun Birthday: Bunny to Icon Star, story behind Pushpa 2 star's nicknames

Allu Arjun will turn an year older on April 8. Telugu star has gared a massive fan following and loyal base of followers for across his over 2-dece-long career. Fans love to refer him by nicknames, which also shows ir love for him. Allu Arjun is popularly also referred to as Bunny, Icon Star and Stylish Star. Let's find out how he got se names.  

Allu Arjun as 'Bunny'

Very few people know that Bunny is actually Allu Arjun's childhood name. Allu Arjun was lovingly dressed as Bunny by family members and close friends through formative years of his life. Only when he enrolled in school, his far Allu Aravind realised that a slightly more formal name was to be used for professional documentation. That is when name Allu Arjun was christened. Allu Arjun h always been dressed as Bunny by near and dear ones but release of VV Vinayak directorial Bunny (2005) cemented this name as an identifier for Allu Arjun.

Allu Arjun's journey from 'Stylish Star' to 'Icon Star'

actor h been earlier referred to as Stylish Star for his suave fashion choices. His nickname of Icon Star is actually a conscious rebranding of sorts for actor's image, put in to motion by team of Pushpa. Allu Arjun was previously also called Stylish Star - however, director Sukumar was of opinion that with Pushpa, in which Allu Arjun plays earthy and rustic titular role, tag of Stylish Star was not relevant anymore.

vision for this essential rebranding from Stylish Star to Icon Star, was also decided upon to encompass larger-than-life persona which Allu Arjun is known for. logic behind tag of Icon Star was simply Allu Arjun's Midas touch. Director Sukumar was of opinion that everything Allu Arjun does becomes iconic, thus, tag would be perfect for him. 

Allu Arjun is currently gearing up for Pushpa 2. He will return to pan-India franchise to reprise his titular role as Rashmika Mandanna accompanies him once again to play Srivalli. Fahh Faasil will also play a pivotal role in film.