the underworld

noun

: the world of crime and criminals

: the place where dead people go in Greek myths

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In the sequel, also directed by Sukumar, Allu Arjun reprises his role as Pushpa Raj, the audacious red sandalwood smuggler who, after humiliating Superintendent of Police Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, ascends to greater power in the underworld. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024 That explains why Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) and his partner Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen) are attempting to take over the underworld previously controlled by Jabba the Hutt. —

Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 19 Nov. 2024 Black symbolized entering darkness and winter, and can be associated with the underworld. —

Brittany Anas, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 However, the film cleverly avoids showing Charles' face as his head is bitten off by a shark, leaving only his bloodied corpse walking around the underworld headless. —

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