Ahead of Pushpa 2: The Rise's release, Pushpa 3 confirmed; Vijay Devarakonda might play the antagonist

In a photo shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, sound designer Resul Pookutty and the crew are seen standing before a screen displaying the title of the next chapter: Pushpa 3: The Rampage.

Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and the entire Pushpa 2: The Rule team are in full swing preparing for the film's highly anticipated release on December 5. Fans have even more reason to celebrate as it has been officially confirmed that the Pushpa franchise will expand with a third installment.

In a photo shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, sound designer Resul Pookutty and the crew are seen standing before a screen displaying the title of the next chapter: Pushpa 3: The Rampage.

In a picture shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, we could see sound designer Resul Pookutty and the rest of the crew standing in front of a screen with the third film’s title- Pushpa 3: The Rampage. The caption read, "#Pushpa3 CONFIRMED."

#Pushpa3 CONFIRMED pic.twitter.com/aBdMnp1g24

Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) December 3, 2024

While not much has been revealed about the cast of Pushpa 3: The Rampage, speculation is swirling around Vijay Deverakonda potentially joining the franchise as the antagonist. This buzz started from an old post shared by the actor, hinting at his involvement, though no official confirmation has been provided yet. Fans are eagerly awaiting updates as the anticipation for the third installment builds.

Happy Birthday @aryasukku sir - I wish you the best of health & happiness! Cannot wait to start the film with you :) love and hugs 2021 - The Rise2022 - The Rule2023 - The Rampage pic.twitter.com/lxNt45NS0o Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) January 11, 2022

Meanwhile, Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar, is gearing up to explore the intense and gritty narrative of Pushpa Raj further. Starring Allu Arjun in the lead, the sequel features a stellar ensemble, including Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil. The film has already set new records by becoming the fastest movie to sell 1 million advance tickets on BookMyShow, a testament to its massive fan following and pre-release hype.

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The journey of this iconic franchise began with Pushpa: The Rise, which was released on December 17, 2021, and made an indelible mark at the box office. The film’s Telugu version dominated its home market, while the Hindi version achieved a historic milestone by grossing over Rs 100 crore nett in the North Indian belt—a rare feat for a South Indian film at the time. This remarkable performance helped establish a new blueprint for pan-India success in the Indian film industry.

Globally, Pushpa: The Rise amassed a staggering Rs 363 crore, solidifying Allu Arjun’s status as a pan-India superstar and paving the way for South Indian cinema to gain broader recognition and acclaim across diverse markets. With this legacy, Pushpa 2: The Rule is expected to scale even greater heights, further cementing the franchise's place in cinematic history.