With lockdown restrictions lifted in Telangana, many films are going back on the floors. While SS Rajamouli and team are back on the sets of magnum-opus RRR, Adivi Sesh-starrer Major is all set to resume its shoot in July. Meanwhile, the team of Allu Arjun's Pushpa is gearing up to be back on the sets in the second week of July. According to a source, the shooting of Pushpa will commence from July 5 in Hyderabad. The schedule is expected to continue for 40 days. While Pushpa Part 1 will release in theatres this year, its second part is expected to hit the screens in 2023.
Notably, the star will be playing the role of a redwood smuggler in the film. On the other hand, Rashmika Mandanna will essay a village belle in Pushpa. Interestingly, Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil whose inclusion was announced on March 21 will be seen as a forest officer. Though there is no official confirmation, reports are rife that the actor has taken up the role. Which was initially offered to Vijay Sethupathi. For the unversed, the Tamil actor had opted out of the project owing to date issues. Interestingly, Fahadh will be making his Tollywood debut with the Sukumar directorial.
Coming back to Allu Arjun, the star that will be seen in a never seen before avatar is Pushpa. Unlike his other films, where he mostly displays his romantic or soft side. The actor will be portraying a rough and tough character Pushparaj in the film.
Also featuring Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, Dhananjay, Sunil, Harish Uthaman, Vennela Kishore and Anasuya Bharadwaj in key roles, the rural drama's technical team includes music composer Devi Sri Prasad, cinematographer Miroslaw Kuba Brozek and editor Karthika Srinivas. Notably, the film is currently slated to release on August 13, however, reports are rife that the makers might postpone the date the director might announce a new release date in the days to come.