Pushpa sauntered in, sunglasses perched coolly on his nose, the echo of his gum-chewing the only sound that rivaled the saws. The workers paused momentarily, their eyes following him with a mixture of admiration and wariness.
BOSS stood with arms crossed, his face flushed with frustration. "Pushpa! You keep coming late! What do you think you are?" he barked, trying to assert his authority.
"Pushpa naam sunke flower samjhe kya? Salary nahi badha toh fire banake jaunga!" Pushpa grinned, his words laced with both humor and a veiled threat.
A figure appeared, stepping into the light—a GOON from a rival gang, his stance aggressive, a gun in hand. "Oye! This is my territory now. Get lost!" he declared, his voice rough and commanding.
Pushpa chuckled, unfazed. He cracked his knuckles, the sound sharp in the expectant silence. "Rule number one… Pushpa kabhi jhukega nahi!" With a swift motion, he knocked the gun away and launched a flying kick, sending the goon sprawling into a pile of logs.
Srivalli, Pushpa’s love interest, watched the spectacle unfold with an amused expression, her eyes rolling slightly. "Wah wah! Hero ban rahe ho, but ghar ke kaam kab karoge?" she teased, arms crossed.
"Main jungli hoon, but sirf tere pyaar ke liye tame ho sakta hoon!" Pushpa replied, his grin widening as he turned back to face the boss.
Pushpa focused his gaze on BOSS, a silent demand in his eyes. "Now… salary double?" he asked, his voice steady.
BOSS, visibly nervous, could only nod. "Triple bhi le lo, bas office mat todna!" he conceded, wiping his brow.
Pushpa winked, flipping his sunglasses with a flourish. The workers cheered, a new respect blossoming in their eyes as he walked off like a king, Srivalli by his side.
The music swelled, echoing Pushpa’s unyielding spirit. The town buzzed with the promise of change, an unexpected alliance forged in the heat of confrontation. Pushpa, the fire, had not only secured his place but had ignited a spark that would burn brightly in the hearts of those he left behind.
TEXT ON SCREEN: Pushpa… Fire hai!
