Arjun Kapoor To Replace Fahadh Faasil In Allu Arjun's Action-Drama Pushpa 2? Producer Clarifies

Allu Arjun's film 'Pushpa: The Rise' created a huge buzz ever since its inception. After its release, the 2021 Telugu movie won millions of hearts of people across India and made history as it emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film in 2021.

Makers of Pushpa are working on the sequel and according to reports, the film is set to go on floors soon. Moreover, some reports claimed that Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor is likely to feature in the upcoming sequel of Pushpa titled - 'Pushpa: The Rule.' But is Arjun Kapoor really a part of the sequel of the superhit film?

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Reports said that the 2 States actor was in talks with director Sukumar to play Fahadh Faasil's character in Pushpa part 2. However, criticizing such media reports, producer Naveen Yerneni has stated that "it¡¯s hundred percent false news."

During an interview with Pinkvilla, Pushpa 2 producer Naveen Yerneni shunned all the rumours implying that Arjun Kapoor will be a part of Allu Arjun-led film Pushpa sequel.

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Speaking of the casting coop, he said, "No, that¡¯s wrong news." and added, "Fahadh Faasil is doing the role. So it¡¯s hundred percent false news," as reported by Koimoi.com.

Apart from clarifying that Arjun Kapoor will not be on board Allu Arjun's film sequel, the filmmaker also revealed when the shooting of Pushpa 2 will begin.

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"We will start shooting (for Pushpa 2) from this month end. Between 20th and 30th we will start the shoot. Initially, we will be shooting in Hyderabad and then we will go to the forest and other locations," he told the media outlet.

Moreover, some reports suggested that besides Arjun Kapoor actress Sai Pallavi will join the cast of Pushpa 2. However, producer Y Ravi Shankar confirmed she's also not a part of their project.

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Reportedly, the look test process with Allu Arjun was completed in Hyderabad a couple of days ago as revealed by the makers of the upcoming film. Pushpa 2 will be directed by Sukumar and will have Allu Arjun reprise his role as Pushpa Raj alongside Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli.

While Fahadh Faasil is likely to retain his role as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. Apart from these three actors, Samantha Ruth Prabhu was also seen in the first installment of the Pushpa franchise among others.

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