Vijay Sethupathi was supposed to play the antagonist in Allu Arjun’s Pushpa. But as per the latest reports, Bobby Simhaa is replacing Vijay. Reportedly, Vijay Sethupathi was impressed with the film’s script but was skeptical about the controversies surrounding the film’s subject. Pushpa is set on the backdrop of red sanders smuggling in Seshachalam forests in the Chittor district in Andhra Pradesh.
Sethupathi was supposed to play a forest officer in the film but he hesitated to do the role because of the real-life incidents where forest officers in Andhra Pradesh had killed many Tamilians thinking that they are smugglers.
The makers then considered Bobby Simhaa and they thought he would be perfect for the role. The official announcement is not made yet.
Pushpa is a pan-India film and it will be released in five languages. Reportedly, Suniel Shetty is also considered to play the villain in Sukumar’s directorial. Also, the name of Jackie Shroff is taken into consideration.
Rashmika Mandanna will be seen as Allu Arjun’s wife in the movie. As per the reports, Pushpa is the name of Rashmika Mandanna in Pushpa. Nivetha Thomas also might star in the movie.
On Allu Arjun’s 37th birthday, the first look posters of Pushpa were revealed. Allu Arjun can be seen sporting a thick beard and he is in a complete rugged avatar for the actioner. As per the buzz, he will be playing a lorry driver in Pushpa.
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