New Delhi: Following the phenomenal success of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, which broke many box office records and became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, fans have been anxiously anticipating news about the next installment. The second film's closing titles hinted at a third chapter, but formal announcements were not made—until now.
Ravi Shankar, producer of ‘Pushpa’, finally announced the long-awaited news at a recent event, stating that production is underway on 'Pushpa 3'. Guess what? In about 2.5 years, production will start, with a projected release year of 2028.
Ravi Shankar confirmed, "Pushpa 3 is definitely on! Allu Arjun is presently doing two films with director Atlee Kumar and another one with Trivikram Srinivas. Pushpa 3 will be after these two films. He'll take at least two years to complete the two films. Meanwhile, director Sukumar too is doing a film with Ram Charan next, it'll take at least two years for him to wrap up the film and get back to writing Pushpa 3."
'Pushpa 3' Is Targeting a 2028 Release
Ravi Shankar reassured fans that the team is determined to move quickly and aim for a release in 2028, contrary to past delays. He said, "So the third instalment is likely to begin in two and a half years. We won't delay the things as it happened earlier but hopefully come back quickly in three years, so the film will arrive somewhere in 2028."
Allu Arjun's Emotional Connection to Pushpa
During a recent Thank You meet hosted by the makers of the Pushpa franchise, Allu Arjun talked about his personal connection to the film. The actor said, "For me 'Pushpa' is not a film, it's a five-year journey, it's an emotion. I want to dedicate the entire efforts and success of the film to all my fans and my army. Thank you for your love and support, I'll make you all more mad mad mad mad proud, I promise. This is a good step. I'll make you all proud with all your love and blessings."
As we wait for further information, fans may be sure that 'Pushpa 3' will strive to match, if not exceed, the groundbreaking effect of its previous titles.