Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 3 to release in 2028

Shankar confirmed the news in a media interaction.

Allu Arjun's packed schedule is leading to the delay in Pushpa 3 release, said Shankar whose announcement has triggered excitement among the fans of the franchise.

Allu Arjun will reportedly first finish his film with director Atlee, then proceed to collaborate with Trivikram before taking up Pushpa 3.

'Pushpa' director Sukumar will complete his next project starring Ram Charan before taking up Pushpa 3.

Pushpa 2: The Rule, the second film in the franchise, scripted history after its release in December last year.

The film, which amassed about Rs. 1,700 crores in the box office, featured Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in the lead alongside Allu Arjun.

Pushpa: The Rise, the first installment, was released in 2021.