Highlights
- Pushpa 2: The Rule starring Allu Arjun leaked online soon after its release.
- The film has received positive reviews for its action, performances and direction.
- It is expected to break box-office records despite piracy leaks.
- Writer Srikanth Vissa confirms a third instalment, Pushpa 3: The Rampage to be bigger and better.
The highly anticipated Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule hit theatres on December 5 delivering a complete entertainer with intense action. The response has been thrilled for the sequel as it created immense buzz even before its release.
Unfortunately, just hours after its grand debut, the film reportedly fell victim to piracy. HD copies of the movie surfaced on unauthorized platforms including Ibomma, Movierulz, Tamilrockers, Filmyzilla, TamilYogi, Tamilblasters, Bolly4u, Jaisha Moviez, 9xmovies, and Moviesda.
However, director Sukumar’s Pushpa 2 is still expected to shatter all existing box-office records after the success of its first part Pushpa: The Rise.
Starring Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj, Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and Fahadh Faasil as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, the film has garnered praise for its action sequences, entertainment value and stellar performances.
Early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive with fans hailing Allu Arjun’s electrifying portrayal and Sukumar’s visionary direction.
The production houses Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings have not yet commented on the piracy issue.
However, the incident has reignited calls for stricter anti-piracy measures to protect filmmakers’ efforts and curb financial losses in the industry.
The piracy issue surrounding Pushpa 2 is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by the industry. Other major films like Baahubali – The Beginning, Adipurush, and Kalki 2898 AD have also been victims of piracy in the past.
Pushpa 3: The Rampage is Coming
Meanwhile, some exciting news for fans is also generating buzz. The Pushpa universe is expanding!
It has been confirmed that the franchise will include a third instalment titled Pushpa 3: The Rampage.
In an interview with Pinkvilla, Srikanth Vissa, the dialogue writer for the franchise, revealed that while scripting Pushpa 2, the creative team discovered new characters and plotlines that made the story even richer and more complex.
“Now, the next installment called Pushpa 3: The Rampage would be much bigger, grander, and better than Pushpa 2: The Rule. We will be including more characters in the whole narrative with the 3rd part,” Vissa shared.
As for Pushpa 3’s antagonist, no confirmations have been made.
The team has approached some prominent Bollywood actors sparking speculation about who might take on this significant role.
Fans are particularly excited about the possibility of Vijay Deverakonda joining the cast, potentially as Pushpa’s enemy.
Vissa also noted the same saying “When it comes to the villains for the 3rd instalment, it hasn’t been confirmed to be played by anyone yet. We had approached some big Bollywood actors to enact the role, but no confirmation has been made.”
FAQs
Q1. When was Pushpa 2: The Rule released in theatres?
Answer. Pushpa 2: The Rule was released in theatres on December 5, 2024.
Q2. Was Pushpa 2 leaked online?
Answer. Just hours after its release, Pushpa 2 reportedly fell victim to piracy, with HD copies surfacing on unauthorized platforms like Ibomma, Movierulz, and Tamilrockers.
Q3. What are the plans for the Pushpa franchise?
Answer. The Pushpa franchise will expand with a third installment, Pushpa 3: The Rampage, which will be bigger, and grander and feature more characters and potential Bollywood actors.
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