Published 11:45 IST, December 5th 2020

Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa's director Sukumar isolates self as crew member tests COVID +ve

Sukumar is the director of the upcoming film 'Pushpa'. The film’s cast includes Allu Arjun. However, the shooting of this film has now been called off

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Allu Arjun's next, Pushpa's director Sukumar is currently in self-isolation and has called off shoot of film.  According to Tollywood.Net English, a production team member working on Pushpa died recently, and it was found that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Ten or twelve or people from team had been tested positive for Covid-19. Following this, entire team of Pushpa was advised to self-isolate. person who had tested positive had come in contact with whole team, including Sukumar. This caused Sukumar to pause shooting, he returned to Hyderabad and went into isolation. He will be undergoing COVID-19 test next week. Producers of film are also currently in quarantine. After a few days, entire crew will undergo COVID tests once again.

Also read: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna To Begin Shooting For 'Pushpa' From vember 10

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As this news was revealed, fans of Allu Arjun were seen inquiring about his well-being. Fortunately, person who had tested positive had t come in contact with Allu Arjun. Pushpa marks 20th film of actor. His first look was released on his birthday in April. 

Also read: Allu Arjun Finalised Vijay Deverakonda And Sukumar's Upcoming Project?

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Pushpa is produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Pushpa movie cast includes Rashmika Mandanna in lead role and Kollywood actor Arya along with Allu Arjun. film is going to be an action thriller that is based on red sandalwood smuggling. It will be releasing in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.

Filming had resumed from vember 10. shooting was going on in Maredumilli forest area since last few days. film is said to be released in early 2021, but shooting of film will only be resumed once entire team is safe and has tested negative for Covid-19. Pushpa is one of most awaited films of 2021.

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Also read: 't True': R Madhavan Clears Air About Playing Antagonist In Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa'

Also read: Vijay Deverakonda, Sukumar's New Project Has Fans Excited For Its Release; Take A Look

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11:45 IST, December 5th 2020