(This article is authored by Alar)

The breakthrough Allu Arjun sequel Pushpa-2 began filming last year, and they just finished the first schedule. The buzz around the highly-anticipated Telugu movie just got even more exciting with the latest casting news. It has been reported that Sai Pallavi will be joining the star-studded cast of Pushpa 2, although the details of her role are still under wraps.

Following Samantha's lead from the first Pushpa film, fans are opining that the talented actress may appear in a special dance number. It has been reported, however, that Sai Pallavi has handed in a call sheet for the next ten days, prompting some to speculate that her part may be more significant than initially believed.

Pushpa 2 is set to release in Summer 2024 and promises to be an action-packed sequel to the blockbuster original. Allu Arjun is reprising his role as the lead character Pushpa, with Rashmika Mandanna playing the female lead. The second film will also be directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers.

Fans of the franchise are eagerly awaiting the first glimpse of Pushpa 2, which is expected to arrive on Allu Arjun's birthday in April. The film also features an impressive crew, with music by the renowned Devi Sri Prasad and cinematography by Miroslaw Kuba, while Karthika Srinivas and Ruben who handled the editing.

The first film made around 350 crores at the box office, making it a commercial success. The film also debuted at the 2022 Moscow International Film Festival. It was shown in the section labelled "Blockbuster hits from around the world." The pilot film is available to stream right now on Amazon Prime Video.