Overview

• Sukumar told the SIIMA audience in Dubai, after a nod from the producer and Allu Arjun, that “Obviously, Pushpa 3 undi,” formally confirming the sequel.
• Pushpa 2 won five SIIMA awards: Best Actor (Allu Arjun), Best Actress (Rashmika Mandanna), Best Director (Sukumar), Best Music Composer (Devi Sri Prasad) and Best Playback Singer (Male) (Shankar Babu Kandukuri).
• Hindustan Times reports Pushpa 2 earned about ₹1,871 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.
• Media reports indicate Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil are expected to be part of the next film and suggest a new antagonist, with casting and scheduling still being finalized.
• Allu Arjun thanked SIIMA for the recognition in a social post and credited Sukumar and the Pushpa team for the honors.