Entertainment Desk:

Allu Arjun became a household name with his blockbuster Pushpa franchise. The mass action drama, directed by Sukumar, broke all the existing records and set new standards at the box office. In fact, Pushpa 2: The Rule turned out to be the highest-grossing movie in India, surpassing the long-standing record of Prabhas’ Baahubali 2.

It not only swept box office records but also received several accolades. At an award function, held in Dubai the Pushpa 2 team won over five awards across various categories.

What made the audience cheer loudest was a major update on the next installment dropped by the director himself.

When the Pushpa team went on stage to receive the awards, the host jokingly quipped, “Is there no party, Pushpa?” borrowing Fahadh Faasil’s character Bhanwar Singh Shekawat’s famous line from the film. But the real buzz came when the host quizzed Sukumar if Pushpa 3 would happen or if it’s scrapped. Following a quick, silent nod from the producer and Allu Arjun, Sukumar dropped the major update. He said, “Obviously, we’re making Pushpa 3,” leaving the audience in cheers and whistles.

For the unversed, the end-credit scene of Pushpa 2 had a big hint towards the third installment. The audience has been eagerly awaiting Pushpa 3, which has been given a tagline: The Rampage.

Co-starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, the upcoming installment is expected to feature a new antagonist, pitted against Allu Arjun.