Pushpa: The Rise
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Directed by | Sukumar |
Written by | Sukumar |
Produced by | Y. Naveen Y. Ravi Shankar |
Starring | Allu Arjun Vijay Sethupathi Rashmika Mandanna Prakash Raj Jagapati Babu |
Cinematography | Miroslaw Kuba Brozek |
Edited by | Karthika Srinivas |
Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
Production companies |
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Release date | TBA |
Language | Telugu |
Pushpa is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Sukumar with Allu Arjun, Vijay Sethupathi, Rashmika Mandanna, Prakash Raj and Jagapati Babu in lead roles, while Harish Uthaman, Vennela Kishore and Anasuya Bharadwaj play supporting roles. It is produced under Mythri Movie Makers with Devi Sri Prasad scoring music. The film will be simultaneously released in Telugu ,Tamil , Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi languages.[1]
Cast
- Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj
- Vijay Sethupathi
- Rashmika Mandanna
- Prakash Raj
- Jagapati Babu
- Harish Uthaman
- Vennela Kishore
- Anasuya Bharadwaj
- Anish Kuruvilla
Production
Development
Initially Sukumar announced this project with Mahesh Babu as SSMB26. Later due to creative differences between the two Mahesh walked out of the film by signing his next Sarileru Neekevvaru under Anil Ravipudi's direction. Later Sukumar announced the project going ahead with Allu Arjun by making minor tweaks to the script.[2][3]
Crew
Music sittings for the film happened in September 2019, with music director Devi Sri Prasad who is the usual collabarator of director Sukumar for the music composition.[4] He chose Nani's Gangleader's cinematographer Miroslaw Kuba Brozek as DOP. After a short hiatus he chose Karthika Srinivas who last worked for director's 1: Nenokkadine for editing duties. He chose Mounika & Ramakrishna, the art directors of his last movie Rangasthalam for handling production design. [5]
Location scouting
Sukumar personally went for location scouting across Rayalaseema region for perfect locations in Seshachalam Hills as the movie plot revolves around red sanders smuggling.[6]
Launch
The film was formally launched on October 30, 2019 at 9:36 am. Allu Arjun,[7] Sukumar, Devi Sri Prasad, Mirlosaw and producers along with Allu Aravind, Surender Reddy and Koratala Siva graced the event.[8][9]
Casting
Rashmika Mandanna was casted as lead actress in April 2019[10].Vijay Sethupathi entered in talks to play the antagonist in October 2019[11] and was confirmed to be part of the film in January 2020[12].The casting calls for supporting actors who can speak perfect Chittoor slang in early November 2019 at Tirupathi. [13]
Filming
The regular shooting of the film currently scheduled to begin early November 2019 without Allu Arjun on sets. He will be joining the production in March 2020 after his makeover. On the account of Sukumar birthday, the production house released a video which had the clips of the director interacting with cinematographer and fight choreographer and performing test shoot in Kerala's Athirappilly Falls and wishing him a happy birthday.[14][15][16]
Marketing
The title was announced as Pushpa and Allu Arjun's first look as Pushpa Raj was released on 8 April 2020.[17][18] [19]
Release
The film was originally scheduled to be released during Diwali but filming stopped due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.[20]
References
- ^ Makers, Mythri Movie (7 April 2020). "Honoured to be presenting Stylish Star Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj, our #Pushpa in 5 languages!". @MythriOfficial. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Sukumar apologises to Mahesh Babu for choosing Allu Arjun for film over him". Indian Today. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Allu Arjun joins hands with Sukumar; Mahesh Babu opts out of the director's film". IndianExpress. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Sukumar busy with music session with DSP". TeluguCinema. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ Mythri Movie Makers [@MythriOfficial]. "Mythri Movie Makers #11 // #AA20PoojaCeremony // @alluarjun // #Sukumar // @ThisIsDSP // @iamRashmika // Miroslaw Kuba Brozek (DOP) // Karthika Srinivas (Editor) // Ramakrishna & Monika (Art)https://youtu.be/cs_drz6Ps5I" (Tweet) – via Twitter. {{Cite tweet}}: Invalid |number= (help)
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi to play villain in Allu Arjun and Sukumar's film 'AA 20'". IndianExpress. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Stylish Star Allu Arjun unveils his next movie Pushpa first look". boxofficecollection.
- ^ Mythri Movie Makers [@MythriOfficial] (29 October 2019). "#AA20PoojaCeremony pic.twitter.com/U9zSjMdIdE" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "#AA20 లాంచ్.. సాలిడ్ స్క్రిప్ట్ తో సిద్దమైన సుకుమార్". telugu.asianetnews.com.
- ^ "It's CONFIRMED! Rashmika Mandanna to play the female lead in Allu Arjun and Sukumar's AA20 | Entertainment News". www.timesnownews.com. 8 April 2019.
- ^ Nair, Tarun. "VIJAY SETHUPATHI AS AN ANTAGONIST". Republic World.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi to play the antagonist in Allu Arjun's next film". hindustantimes.com.
- ^ Makers, Mythri Movie (6 November 2019). "బిన్నేగా రండి... #AA20 #Sukumar #MMM11pic.twitter.com/feAu3JG8Ci".
- ^ "#AA20 Making: Sukumar's interesting set up | Latest Andhra Pradesh Political and Movie News, Gossips, Movie Reviews, Analysis, Gallery - Gulte". m.gulte.com.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Sukumar | #AA20 | Allu Arjun | Rashmika Mandanna | DSP | Mythri Movie Makers" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Special video by #AA20 team for Sukumar's birthday - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Pushpa' First Look: Allu Arjun slips into a rugged avatar for Sukumar's rustic actioner - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Allu Arjun's Birthday Gift To Fans: First Look Of Pushpa". NDTV.com.
- ^ "Allu Arjun unveils the poster of his 20th film Pushpa". newsworld24.in.
- ^ Kuppili, Sampath Pavan (11 March 2020). "#AA20: Allu Arjun - Sukumar Film Gets Delayed Again?". Telugu Filmnagar. Retrieved 8 April 2020.