Pushpa 2: Devi Sri Prasad to not compose songs for Allu Arjun's film, reports

Allu Arjun is set to star in the much-anticipated film 'Pushpa 2: The Rise', but ahead of its release, the film is undergoing an unexpected change in its musical direction.

Devi Sri Prasad, the composer responsible for the first film's hit tracks and background score, will reportedly not be composing the background music for the sequel.

Reports indicate that director Sukumar, despite his long-standing partnership with Devi Sri Prasad, was unhappy with the current background score for 'Pushpa 2'. As a result, other prominent composers have been brought on board, including SS Thaman, known for Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Sam CS, recognized for his work in 'Kaithi', and Ajaneesh Loknath, who gained fame for his score in 'Kantara'.

Further, there are also updates about the film's dance sequences. Earlier reports suggested that Shraddha Kapoor would be featured in a dance number with Allu Arjun, it has now been confirmed that Sreeleela will take on this role. Last she was seen in the Superstar Mahesh Babu starrer 'Guntur Kaaram' where she was also highly praised for her electrifying dance sequence in the song "Kurchi Madathapetti".

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So far, Sukumar has worked on nine films, including 'Pushpa: The Rule', and in every one of them, he has collaborated with Devi Sri Prasad for the music. If the reports about Thaman replacing DSP for the background score are true, this would mark the first time in Sukumar's 20-year career that he is working with a new composer.