Actor Allu Arjun completed 20 years in the film industry and celebrated the occasion by sharing a note on social media on Tuesday. He received congratulatory messages from a host of national and international celebrities under his post.

“Today, I complete 20 years in the film industry. I am extremely blessed & have been showered with love. I am grateful to all my people from the industry. I am what I am bcoz of the love of the audience, admirers & fans. Gratitude forever,” the actor wrote.

The 40-year-old actor received congratulatory notes from several Indian celebrities including Shreya Ghoshal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Armaan Malik, Rakul Preet Singh and Dino Morea. Australian cricketer David Warner also congratulated the actor in the comment section.

“Congrats anna ❤️ more power to you! Thaggedele,” Armaan Malik commented under the post, while Rakul Preet wrote, “Fav fav fav 🔥🔥.”

Allu Arjun’s Gangotri co-star Teja Sajja wrote,“We are all lucky to have you! From Gangotri to Pushpa, you have made us proud all along Feels great to have been a part of the first step in your magnificent journey.”

Allu Arjun, who became a pan-India star after his role in Pushpa: The Rise (2021), had started his journey in the film industry with K Raghavendra Rao’s romantic drama Gangotri, which released in 2003. After the box office success of the film, the actor went on to make his mark in films such as Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), Race Gurram (2014), Sarrainodu (2016), S/O Satyamurthy (2015) and Arya (2004).

The actor will be seen next in Pushpa: The Rule opposite Rashmika Mandanna. He will also be seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming next pan-Indian film slated for release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.