Mumbai: Pushpa is getting more excited every day. As fans are thrilled to watch Pushpa 2: The Rise, there are exciting reports coming in that the much-awaited third installment of the Pushpa series, Pushpa 3, may see a new addition to the star-studded cast. It is rumored that Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda will play the villain opposite Allu Arjun’s iconic character. Yes, you read it right.
After the massive success of Pushpa: The Rise and the upcoming buzz around Pushpa: The Rule, the makers are intent on taking the franchise to new heights. According to netizens and fans, Vijay Deverakonda is in talks to play a strong, layered villain, which could be his first significant step into playing a negative role.
The crew members of Pushpa 2: The Rule shared the news that Pushpa 3 has been confirmed. In the photo shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, sound designer Resul Pookutty can be seen in front of the screen with the rest of the crew with the third film titled Pushpa 3: The Rampage. The caption reads, “#Pushpa3 confirmed”.
#pushpa3 Confirmed pic.twitter.com/aBdMnp1g24– Manobla Vijayabalan (@ManoblaV) 3 December 2024
Vijay is likely to be the antagonist in Pushpa 3: The Rampage following an old post by the Liger star himself hinting at his association with the film. In 2021, the star wished Pushpa director Sukumar on her X account and mentioned, “Happy Birthday @aryasukku sir – I wish you the best of health and happiness!
Can’t wait to start filming with you 🙂 Love and hugs.2021 – The Rise. 2022 – The Rule, 2023 – The Rampage”.
Although neither Vijay nor the makers have officially confirmed the news, but as per their old posts it only hints that the discussions are in advanced stages.
happy birthday @aryasukku Sir – I wish you good health and happiness!
Can’t wait to start filming with you 🙂 Love and hugs
2021 – Rise
2022 – rules
2023 – The Rampage pic.twitter.com/lxNt45NS0o– Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) 11 January 2022
If it is finalized, it will be a remarkable turnaround for Vijay Deverakonda, who has established himself as a romantic and action hero in films like Arjun Reddy and Liger. Playing a villain could give him a chance to showcase a new dimension of his acting skills and add to the intensity of the franchise.