Pushpa 2: The Rule Movie is an upcoming IndianTelegu language action and drama film. directed and written by Sukumar. It is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. The film stars Allu Arjun in the lead role alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil. Pushpa 2 It is the second part of its earlier 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise
10% of the film’s footage was initially shot back to back with the original film. However, Sukumar decided to alter the story, which led to the film’s principal photography commencing in October 2022. Made on a budget of ₹400 to 500 crore, the film is one of the most expensive films to date.
Pushpa 2: The Rule is scheduled to be theatrically released on 5 December 2024.
| Directed by : Sukumar Written by : Sukumar Srikanth Vissa (Dialogues) Produced by : Naveen Yerneni Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar Starring : Allu Arjun Rashmika Mandanna Fahad Faasil Cinematography : Miroslaw Kuba Brozek Edited by : Naveen Nooli Music by : Devi Sri Prasad Production : Mythri Movie Makers Companies : Sukumar Writings Distributed by : Mythri Movie Makers E4 Entertainment Kerala AA Films (North India) N Cinemas (Karnataka) AGS Entertainment (Tamil Nadu) Release date : 5 December 2024 Country : India Language : Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam Budget : ₹400–500 crore |
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Star Cast & Their Role in Pushpa 2: The Rule Movie
| Allu Arjun | as Pushpa Raj |
| Rashmika Mandanna | as Srivalli, wife of Pushpa |
| Fahadh Faasil | as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS |
| Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari | as Kesava “Mondelu”, Pushpa’s friend |
| Jagapathi Babu | as Villain (Rumors) |
| Prakash Raj | as Villain (Rumors) |
| Sunil | as Mangalam Srinu |
| Anasuya Bharadwaj | as Dakshayani, Mangalam Srinu’s wife |
| Rao Ramesh | as MP Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu |
| Ajay Ghosh | Konda Reddy |
| Dhananjaya | as Jaali Reddy |
| Shanmukh | as Jakka Reddy |
| Ajay | as Molleti Mohan Raj, Pushpa’s elder half-brother |
| Sritej | as Molleti Dharma Raj, Pushpa’s second elder half-brother |
| Mime Gopi | as Chennai Murugan |
| Brahmaji | as Sub Inspector Kupparaj |
| Kalpalatha | as Parvatamma, Pushpa’s mother |
| Priyamani | as Makal Selvan’s wife |
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Production Details of Pushpa 2: The Rule Movie
Development
Before the release of Pushpa: The Rise in 2021, it was announced that the film would be split into two parts, with the first part set to debut that year and the second part following in 2022. Initially, 10% of the sequel’s footage was filmed simultaneously with the first installment. However, director Sukumar chose to revise the sequel’s storyline to enhance audience anticipation and address perceived shortcomings of the first film. By July 2022, the script for the sequel was finalized in Hyderabad.
On August 22, 2022, the official title Pushpa 2: The Rule was unveiled, accompanied by a ceremonial muhurat puja in Hyderabad attended by the cast and crew. Sukumar wrote the screenplay, while Srikanth Vissa contributed to the dialogue. He retained many of the key technicians from the first part, including cinematographer Miroslaw Kuba Brozek, editor Karthika Srinivas, and sound designers Resul Pookutty and Vijay Kumar. Art direction was handled by S. Ramakrishna and Monica Nigotre. Costume design was managed by Deepali Noor and Sheetal Sharma, while character design was created by Preeti Sheel Singh. The stunt team included Peter Hein, Kecha Kamphakdee, Dragon Prakash, and Nabakanta, with dance choreography led by Prem Rakshith, Ganesh Acharya, Vijay Polaki, and Shrashti Verma.
Casting
Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, Dhananjaya, Rao Ramesh, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Ajay Ghosh, and other actors from the first film Pushpa: The Rise are returning to reprise their roles. In April 2023, Jagapathi Babu was brought on for a key role. Initially, Sreeleela was approached for an item song but later turned it down. Subsequently, Disha Patani was signed on for a special musical number.
In February 2024, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari returned to the cast after receiving bail in a suicide-related case. Following the success of Stree 2, Shraddha Kapoor was considered for an item song in October 2024. However, due to her high fee and limited schedule, the filmmakers decided to extend the offer to Sreeleela once again.
Filming
Principal photography commenced with a test shoot on October 30, 2022, in Hyderabad.In January 2023, an action scene was filmed in Visakhapatnam. By March 2023, additional scenes were captured in Bangalore. There were rumors suggesting that the filming was halted due to the director’s dissatisfaction; however, these claims were later debunked as shooting resumed shortly after.
In April 2023, several forest sequences were filmed in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. Jagapathi Babu joined the cast in April 2023, followed by Fahad Faasil in May and Rashmika Mandanna in June. On June 3, 2023, a bus carrying crew members was involved in an accident on the Vijayawada–Hyderabad Expressway.
August 2023 saw filming take place at Ramoji Film City. By November 2023, production had resumed in Hyderabad, but in December, it was temporarily halted due to health issues affecting Allu Arjun.
In March 2024, sequences were filmed in Vizag and at Yaganti Temple. Reports emerged that the production spent ₹60 crore for a performance during the Gangamma Jatara and a fight scene. A significant underwater sequence was filmed in Hyderabad in April 2024, and in May, it was announced that the film would feature multiple endings. To maintain confidentiality, a no-phone policy was implemented on the set.
In July 2024, there were reports of delays caused by creative differences between Allu Arjun and Sukumar. However, these rumors were soon proven to be unfounded as filming resumed in Hyderabad. Sets representing Japan and Malaysia from the 1990s and 2000s were constructed at Ramoji Film City, despite initial plans to shoot on location. Reconnaissance trips to Bangkok, Malaysia, and Japan revealed that budget and time constraints made these options unfeasible. Finally, in August 2024, the climax of the film was shot.
Post-production
The editing process for the film was managed by Karthika Srinivas and Ruben, while the visual effects were executed by Makuta VFX, with RC Kamalakannan overseeing the visual effects. Sound design was crafted by Resul Pookutty and Vijay Kumar. Continuing the trend from the previous installment, Shreyas Talpade lent his voice for Allu Arjun in the Hindi adaptation.
In May 2024, both Ruben and Karthika Srinivas stepped away from the project due to conflicts in scheduling and creative differences. They were subsequently replaced by Naveen Nooli, who collaborated with Sukumar for the third time, following their work on Nannaku Prematho(2016) and **Rangasthalam** (2018). By October 2024, the editing of the film’s first half was completed. Additionally, Jis Joy returned to provide the dubbing for Allu Arjun in the Malayalam version of the film.
Music
The film’s soundtrack is created by Devi Sri Prasad, with lyrics penned by Chandrabose.
T-Series secured the music rights for a notable amount of ₹65 crore. The first single, titled “Pushpa Pushpa,” debuted on May 1, 2024. Following that, the second single, named “Sooseki (The Couple Song),”was released on May 29, 2024.
All lyrics are written by Chandrabose
Track listing
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1. | “Pushpa Pushpa” | Nakash Aziz,Deepak Blue | 4:16 |
| 2. | “Sooseki” (The Couple Song) | Shreya Ghoshal | 4:20 |
Marketing
The initial poster along with a sneak peek video was unveiled on April 8, 2023, marking Allu Arjun’s 41st birthday. The first look of Fahadh Faasil was revealed on August 8, 2023. A teaser for the film was launched a year later on April 8, 2024, coinciding with Arjun’s 42nd birthday celebrations. Additionally, a grand press conference took place on October 24, 2024, in Hyderabad.
Release
Theatrical
Pushpa 2: The Rule Movie is set to premiere on December 5, 2024, across multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam. Initially, the release was planned for August 15, 2024, in conjunction with Independence Day. However, due to incomplete filming and post-production tasks, the date was moved to December 6, 2024, before ultimately being advanced to its current schedule. This film is notable for being the first Pan-Indian production to be released in the Bengali language.
Distribution of Pushpa 2: The Rule Movie
The distribution rights for North India have been secured by AA Films for ₹200 crore.In North America, Prathyangira Cinemas and AA Creations have obtained the rights. E4 Entertainment has acquired the distribution rights for Kerala, while N Cinemas has secured the rights for Karnataka. Additionally, AGS Entertainment has taken over the distribution rights for Tamil Nadu.
Pre-release business of Pushpa 2: The Rule Movie
Pushpa 2: The Rule Movie achieved a remarkable milestone by recording the highest pre-release revenue in India, totaling ₹1,065 crores from both theatrical and non-theatrical sources.Before its official release, the film generated approximately ₹640 crore (US$77 million) from its theatrical rights. The rights for distribution in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were sold for ₹220 crore (US$26 million). Meanwhile, the Hindi dubbed distribution rights fetched ₹200 crore (US$24 million). The film also secured a combined ₹100 crore (US$12 million) deal for distribution across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. Additionally, the overseas distribution rights were sold for ₹120 crore (US$14 million). The film further earned ₹425 crore (US$51 million) from non-theatrical rights, which encompass digital, satellite, and music rights.
Home media of Pushpa 2: The Rule Movie
The satellite rights of the Pushpa 2: The Rule Movie were acquired by Star Maa . The digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by Netflix for ₹275 crore.