Published 16:04 IST, July 14th 2020

Vijay Sethupathi opts out of Allu Arjun starrer 'Pushpa' citing date issues; Read here

Vijay Sethupathi, who was supposed to play the antagonist in Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa, in a recent interview, revealed that he has opted out of the film.

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Vijay Sethupathi, last seen in Aswath Marimuth's Oh My Kadavule, in a recent interview with an online portal, revealed that he has opted out of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Pushpa due to date issues. He added that he had a long chat with director Sukumar a few weeks ago at his office, where he put forth his concerns. After a long discussion, two amicably parted ways, exclaimed Vijay Sethuapthi in interview. 

Pushpa, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in lead, is set in backdrop of Seshachalam Hills, where Allu Arjun will essay role of a smuggler. first shooting schedule of Allu Arjun starrer was wrapped before lockdown. shooting for forthcoming film is reported to resume soon in Nalgonda forest in Telangana. 

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film cast also includes actors like Prakash Raj, Jagapathi Babu, Vennela Kishore and Anish Kuruvilla in pivotal roles. Allu Arjun starrer is directed by Sukumar. Gang Leader fame Miroslaw Kuba Brozek will crank camera while Karthika Srinivas will edit film. 

Allu Arjun starrer is bankrolled by Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili under ir banner Mythri Movie Makers. A few days ago, makers of Pushpa released first look of upcomer, amping expectations of moviegoers. 

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What's next for Vijay Sethupathi?

Vijay Sethupathi is gearing up for release of Master. Lokesh Kanagarajan-directorial stars Thalapathy Vijay, Malavika Mohanan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Andreah Jeremiah in lead. Vijay Sethupathi starrer is reported to be a college drama, where Vijay Sethupathi and Thalapathy Vijay will be pitted against one ar. upcoming film was slated to hit screens on April 9, 2020, however, it was pushed ahead due to coronavirus crisis. 

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Besides upcoming film, Vijay Sethupathi has a slew of movies at different sts of production. He has Advait Chandan's Laal Singh Chaddha with Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Interestingly, movie will mark Vijay Sethupathi's Bollywood debut. reafter, he has Telugu movie Uppena with debutant Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Krithi Shetty; and Tughlaq Durbar with Aditi Rao Hydari and Manjima Mohan in pipeline. 

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16:04 IST, July 14th 2020