Shadow villain in Pushpa The Rule.With just 20 days remaining until its highly anticipated release, the pressure is mounting on director Sukumar and the "Pushpa-2" team to deliver on December 5th. Despite a whirlwind of last-minute filming, including the completion of an item song featuring Allu Arjun and Srilee, the crew is facing a tight deadline. Patchwork and a crucial final scene, designed to set the stage for "Pushpa-3," are still underway.
The immense popularity of "Pushpa" has created an insatiable appetite for the sequel, and a potential third installment seems almost inevitable. However, Sukumar's decision to introduce Fahadh Fazil as the primary antagonist in "Pushpa-2" and weave a 20-minute backstory around him, fueled anticipation for the upcoming film and set a high bar for any potential "Pushpa-3."
Speculation regarding a new antagonist for "Pushpa-3" has been rampant. While initial reports suggested that Sukumar had almost confirmed a Bollywood actor for the role, he has reportedly stepped back from the decision. The filmmaker has cited the current uncertain climate and his and Allu Arjun's demanding schedules as factors that could delay a third installment for several years.
In light of this uncertainty, Sukumar has decided to forego introducing a new villain in the "Pushpa-2" finale. Instead, the film will end with a single, shadowy figure left to the audience's imagination, leaving the door open for future possibilities.
This strategic move, while leaving fans with a sense of intrigue, also allows for greater flexibility in developing the story arc of "Pushpa-3," should it eventually come to fruition. The audience will be left to ponder the identity of the next adversary while eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Pushpa Raj's journey.