Jagapathi Babu to join Sukumar’s Pushpa 2? What we know

Last Update: January 20, 2023, 7:00 PM IST

    Pushpa turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters in 2021, striking a chord with the masses.

Pushpa turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters in 2021, striking a chord with the masses.

Jagapathi Babu had previously worked with Sukumar in two films, Rangasthalam and Nannaku Prematho.

Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa: The Rise wreaks havoc in theaters when it releases in 2021, raking in crores at the box office. Helmed by Sukumar, Pushpa turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters in 2021, striking a chord with the masses. Currently, there are reports coming that the filming process of Pushpa 2: The Rule is underway. Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna will once again reprise their roles in the film. Now, a new member has reportedly joined the stellar cast of the Sukumar directorial. He is none other than Telugu actor Jagapathi Babu.

As per reports, Sukumar is planning to present an even more entertaining and interesting story to his audience in the sequel of Pushpa. For that, they have reportedly roped in Jagapathi Babu who is said to join the filming process soon. Jagapathi Babu had previously worked with Sukumar in two films, Rangasthalam and Nannaku Prematho. According to Track Tollywood, the Madrasi actor will play an antagonist in the upcoming sequel.

Currently Pushpa 2 is being shot in Visakhapatnam. Earlier some important sequences of the gangster action-drama were shot in Hyderabad, reports Track Tollywood. Sukumar also plans to include Vizag as his third shooting location. The entire team of the film will shoot there for about ten days.

Pushpa 2 will have a global setting, transcending national boundaries. Allu Arjun will be shown trying to achieve his goal against all odds, overcoming a lot of hurdles that come his way. While Rashmika Mandanna will reprise her role as Sundar Srivalli, Fahadh Faasil will once again replace Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat in a more powerful role. Actress and anchor, Anasuya is reported to portray a funny character in Pushpa 2 as well.

Meanwhile, talking about Jagapathi Babu, the 60-year-old will be seen as a negative character in director Prashanth Neel’s Salaar. The shooting of the film is still underway and it will hit the theaters on September 28.

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