Icon Star Allu Arjun, celebrated the 20th anniversary of 'Arya' in Hyderabad, alongside director Sukumar, producer Dilraju, and the entire team. During the event, Allu Arjun highlighted 'Arya' as the most transformative film of his career and extended his gratitude to Sukumar for the pivotal role he played.

Allu Arjun reflected on his journey, stating, "To describe what 'Arya' means to me, I'd say it was the most significant leap in my life. I didn’t start from a neutral stance; I was at -100. Although 'Gangotri' was successful, I failed to leave a lasting impression, which was my fault. But with 'Arya,' I rocketed from -100 to +100—a 200 percent increase. No other success has surpassed this, nor do I believe any will."

He praised Sukumar for the profound impact he had on his life. As they currently collaborate on 'Pushpa: The Rule,' Allu Arjun shared, "I cannot think of anyone who even comes close to the impact Sukumar has had on me. My life took a new direction with him. Before 'Arya,' I was like a directionless train engine, but this film laid down the tracks for my journey, shaping my path forward."

Allu Arjun also commended producer Dilraju for his role in making 'Arya' a reality, which subsequently changed many lives. He highlighted, "Twelve assistant directors from 'Arya' have since become directors themselves." Both Sukumar and Dilraju shared intriguing anecdotes about the set and the inception of the project.