Kushi's Success: The original "Kushi" directed by SJ Suryah, starring Pawan Kalyan and Bhumika, was a huge success.

Puli's Failure: The subsequent film "Puli," directed by SJ Suryah with Pawan Kalyan, was a failure.

Kushi 2 Story Rejected: SJ Suryah revealed in an interview that he pitched the story of "Kushi 2" to Pawan Kalyan.

Reason for Rejection: Pawan Kalyan liked the story but declined, stating that love stories no longer work for him.

Fan Reaction: Fans are surprised and believe that "Kushi 2" would have been a hit if Pawan Kalyan had accepted it.