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- By Ridhi Suri
- Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:59 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pushpa 2 Release Date: The highly anticipated Telugu action drama directed by Sukumar, has sparked immense anticipation in Tollywood and beyond. Serving as the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise, the film stars Allu Arjun in the lead role and features a stellar ensemble cast including Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, Dhananjaya, and others reprising their roles. Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers, Pushpa 2: The Rule has already made waves with its chart-topping songs ahead of its release.
Originally scheduled for release on August 15, 2024, Pushpa 2 has encountered delays, prompting a rescheduled release date of December 6, 2024. However, ongoing rumours hint at the possibility of further postponements, disappointing eager fans. Reports also suggest tensions between lead actor Allu Arjun and director Sukumar, raising concerns about potential delays.
As per Gulte's report, Allu Arjun has reportedly become increasingly frustrated due to frequent disruptions and unplanned breaks during the shooting of Pushpa 2. A recent video on social media showing Allu with a trimmed beard, different from his character Pushpa Raj's usual look, has triggered speculation. It is believed that the actor, seeking relief from ongoing production issues, trimmed his beard and took a family vacation, causing concerns among fans about possible delays in the film's progress.
About Pushpa 2
Pushpa 2: The Rule is one of the most anticipated films of 2024, eagerly awaited by fans who are looking forward to the continuation of the gripping story established in the first installment. Building on the success of its predecessor, expectations are high for 'Pushpa 2.' The film stars Allu Arjun reprising his role as Pushpa Raj, Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli, Pushpa's wife, and Fahadh Faasil as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS, the antagonist. The ensemble cast also includes Anasuya Bharadwaj, Sunil, Rao Ramesh, Jagadish Prathap Bandari, Jagapathi Babu, and Prakash Raj.
Despite facing setbacks, fans remain hopeful that the filmmakers will resolve production issues and announce a release date soon, aiming for the film to hit the silver screens as planned towards the end of the year.
Before the release of Pushpa: The Rise in 2021, the film was announced to be released in two parts, with the first part hitting theaters that year and the second part the following year (2022). Initially, 10% of the sequel's footage was shot concurrently with the first part. However, director Sukumar decided to revise the sequel's storyline to meet audience expectations and address any perceived shortcomings from the previous film. The scripting for 'Pushpa 2' was completed by July 2022 in Hyderabad. The official title, Pushpa 2: The Rule, was unveiled on August 22, 2022, coinciding with an inaugural muhurat puja ceremony attended by the film's cast and crew in Hyderabad.