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Nara Rohit Says He Was First Choice for Pushpa’s Bhanwar Singh Shekawat

He recalls his initial selection for the antagonist before the film’s scope grew, shifting the role to Fahadh Faasil.

Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil's red sandalwood smuggler and police are enemies in Pushpa 2: The Rule.
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Overview

  • Nara Rohit says producer Ravi Shankar and director Sukumar first approached him for Bhanwar Singh Shekawat after he shared moustache photos during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • He acknowledged that the expanding scope of Pushpa led to Fahadh Faasil securing the role and praised Faasil’s performance as “terrific.”
  • Fahadh Faasil previously told Film Companion that playing Bhanwar Singh Shekawat did not significantly boost his career despite strong audience reception.
  • After a six-year hiatus following the 2018 film Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu, Rohit returned to the screen in 2024 with Prathinidhi 2.
  • Rohit is slated to star in Sundarakanda and will appear in Bhairavam, which is scheduled for release on May 30, 2025.