• By Ridhi Suri
  • Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:59 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Allu Arjun is presently engrossed in the filming of his upcoming action sequel, 'Pushpa: The Rule,' alongside Rashmika Mandanna, under the direction of Sukumar. The team is deeply engrossed in the filming to ensure it stays on schedule for its August 15th release. The film is currently in its last phase of production, with the crew preparing for pivotal action sequences.

After a foreign shoot in Japan, the team is reportedly gearing up for another international excursion, potentially to Bangkok or Japan, to capture supplementary action scenes. Recently, social media was abuzz with rumours suggesting that Allu Arjun was detained by the police for undisclosed reasons after he was spotted at the RTO office in Hyderabad. Various tweets and images circulated pertaining to this rumour. However, the reality he visited the RTO office in Hyderabad to obtain his international driving license.

Arjun made a visit to the RTO office located in Khairatabad to obtain an international driving license specifically for a special shooting permit required for Pushpa 2. According to reports, director Sukumar has planned some high-intensity chase sequences in the film that necessitate artists to possess an authorized international driving license for smooth filming. To clarify, the earlier surfaced pictures were indeed from the RTO office, where he was acquiring an international driving license.

The news has sparked speculation that the upcoming shoot in Bangkok will feature adrenaline-pumping driving sequences starring the actor. It is rumored that the actor will be seen maneuvering cars and container trucks. While plans for shooting in Japan remain uncertain, sources indicate that Bangkok is firmly on the agenda.

Reports suggest that the production team aims to wrap up filming by May, allocating two months for post-production tasks such as editing, visual effects, dubbing, and scoring.

About Pushpa 2

'Pushpa: The Rule' stands out as one of the highly anticipated releases of the year. Recently, the film's team captured scenes featuring the leading lady, Rashmika Mandanna, who offered a sneak peek from the serene Yaganti Temple in Andhra Pradesh. Previously, Allu Arjun concluded his portions of the shoot in Vizag and subsequently returned to Hyderabad. The film marks Allu Arjun's fourth collaboration with filmmaker Sukumar, following their work together on the Arya franchise and the previous installment released in 2021 titled 'Pushpa: The Rise'.

The film features a stellar cast including Rashmika Mandanna, Jagapathi Babu, Fahadh Faasil, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, and several other actors in pivotal roles.

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