Allu Arjun starrer 'Pushpa' to have Bobby Simha as antagonist?

Allu Arjun after success of Arya 2 is all set to reunite with Sukumar for crime-thriller Pushpa. movie reported to be based on lives of Sandalwood smugglers was supposed to feature Vijay Sethupathi as main antagonist. However, due to its controversial me, Vijay Sethupathi has reportedly opted out of upcomer. Following his exit, makers of Allu Arjun starrer have apparently approached Petta fame Bobby Simha for role. 

Also Read | Vijay Sethupathi Gearing Up For Son Jason's Acting Debut In Tamil Remake Of 'Uppena'?

Just a few weeks ago, Allu Arjun anunced that he would be reuniting with Sukumar for an action-thriller. forthcoming movie titled Pushpa was reported to be set against backdrop of Nallamala forest smuggling. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun was reported to play role of a smuggler, and Vijay Sethupathi was reported to play role of forest officer in film.

However, recent reports state that Vijay Sethupathi has walked out of film due to controversial me of film. Following his exit, makers have reportedly approached Bobby Simha to play role. Bobby Simha was last seen playing a pivotal role in Vi Anand's Disco Raja. Reports have it that Bobby Simha has loved script and might soon sign dotted lines.   

Also Read | Vijay Sethupathi To Produce Debut Tamil Movie Of Thalapathy Vijay's Son?

Also Read | Allu Arjun Starrer 'Pushpa', t SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' To Release On January 8, 2021?

Pushpa, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in lead, is touted to be a multi-lingual that will simultaneously release in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. posters of Allu Arjun starrer were recently released, amping up expectations of moviegoers. Check out poster of Pushpa: 

Also Read | Allu Arjun Sports Rugged Look As He Shares Second Poster Of Upcoming Film 'Pushpa'; See