Published 16:15 IST, June 21st 2023

Pushpa 2 shoot getting delayed due to Allu Arjun's absence?

The filming of Pushpa 2 has reportedly been affected as Allu Arjun is busy with other commitments. Meanwhile, there are contrary reports too.

Reported by: Anjali Negi
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Pushpa 2 features Allu Arjun and is directed by Sukumar (Image: Twitter) | Image: self
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Allu Arjun is currently working on much awaited sequel Pushpa: Rule. filming, earlier this year, was going on at a brisk pace, and director Sukumar is doing everything in his capacity to create a larger-than-life cinematic experience. However, film seemingly hit a bump as rumours started to circulate that Pushpa 2 shoot is getting delayed over several reasons. 

What’s rumour? 

According to rumours, Sukumar had barely begun filming for Puspa 2, after a long delay, when IT officials raided his workplace, his residence and Mythri Movie Makers production facility. As a result, shooting process was hindered.

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Allu Arjun n went on two back-to-back holidays and has recently been making frequent trips to Mumbai. se problems have prevented filming from starting again. An insider hinted that Pushpa 2 won't be releasing in December and might get delayed. 

(Allu Arjun and Sukumar on set of Pushpa | Im: @PushpaMovie/Twitter)

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Who’s saying what

However, new reports have surfaced that deny  film shoot postponement rumours. In fact, it is currently being shot in Maredumilli forests. While Allu Arjun is at Banjara Hills, certain action scenes, lorry-jeep chases, and or b-roll shots are being shot.

He is currently t shooting, but he has a number of or commitments, like acting in commercials and attending weddings in Mumbai and Hyderabad. Bunny star also visited his cousin Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni, who gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday. 

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Additionally, Pushpa 2 actress Rashmika Mandanna shared an update and informed fans she will soon start filming for Sukumar directorial after wrapping up for Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal. She is currently in Hyderabad and is waiting to resume Pushpa 2 shoot.

(Rashmika Mandanna's te on shoot wrap of Animal | Im: Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram)

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Allu Arjun plays  role of Pushpa Raj, a labourer who rises in ranks to become a kingpin in red sandalwood mafia in Pushpa: Rise. w, second part, Pushpa: Rule will pick up directly after events of first film. It will feature a showdown between Pushpa Raj and Fahadh Faasil, who plays Bhanwar Singh, and Rashmika will reprise her role as Srivalli in film.

16:15 IST, June 21st 2023