Shreyas Talpade, the voice behind Allu Arjun’s character in the Pushpa franchise, recently shared his thoughts on being a part of the massive success of Pushpa 2 and his journey in the film industry. In an exclusive conversation with Zee News, the actor expressed his views on his role in the upcoming Pushpa 3, his performance in Emergency and the emerging dynamics of cinema and OTT platforms.
On raising voice for Pushpa and Pushpa 2
Shreyas reveals how he became a part of the Pushpa franchise. “During the first part of Pushpa, Hindi producers were looking for an actor to dub for the film. They contacted me and thankfully they liked my voice,” he said.
On being a part of the film’s success
When asked if he takes credit for the success of Pushpa and Pushpa 2, Shreyas humbly replied, “I feel grateful to be a part of such a huge success, but I can’t take full credit. The real hero is Allu Arjun and he has put tremendous effort into his performance along with the director and producer who have done a wonderful job. My role was to match the energy and intensity of his acting through my voice and I did my best.”
On praising Allu Arjun and Pushpa 3
Shreyas admitted that he has not met Allu Arjun yet but expressed his admiration for the superstar. “I admire him as an actor and would love to meet him someday,” he said.
Speaking about the much-awaited Pushpa 3, Shreyas shared, “I know about Pushpa 3 as much as you do! “When that happens, we will all know more about it.”
On playing the role of Atal Bihari Vajpayee during Emergency
Shreyas is also gearing up for the January 2025 release of Emergency, in which he plays late Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Talking about the role, he said, “Playing Atal ji was a big responsibility, but I had a brilliant director, Ms. Kangana Ranaut, guiding me. The credit for my good work goes to him.”
On becoming actors from influencers
Sharing his views on influential people entering the acting industry, Shreyas said, “Acting is subjective. Some people may like certain performances while others may not. Ultimately, it’s the audience who decides. If they appreciate the work of an influencer, who am I to judge? There is room for everyone in this industry.”
Exploring OTT Platforms
Shreyas also expressed his interest in OTT platforms. He said, “It’s not that we have to perform differently on OTT, the subjects are different and I am interested in them and some things work and some don’t, but I am ready to explore.”
