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Actress Rashmika Mandanna penned an emotional note on completing her five-year journey on the film’s set and even hinted towards the third part for the movie.

Rashmika took to her Instagram stories, where she shared her feelings and added that she was feeling overwhelmed. She wrote: “24th evening after an entire day of shoot we took a flight to Chennal and had such a lovely event in Chennai flew back the same night back to Hyderabad. Went home and slept for about 4 or 5 hours. woke up rushed d to shoot for my last day of Pushpa. We shot a crazy amazing song (you'll all get to know about this very very soon)”

The actress revealed, “Out of the 7/8 years, the last 5 years being on this set almost made this set my home in the industry, and finally it was my last day. Of course, there's still so much work left and apparently a part 3, but it felt different... it felt overwhelming... it felt like it was ending."

She added, "Some sort of sadness that even I didn't understand, and suddenly all the emotions came together, and the days of extreme hard work came rushing back to me, and I was feeling tired and exhausted but at the same time so grateful."

“It's crazy how when you work so closely with such incredible people how much you get attached to them subconsciously,” she wrote.

Allu Arjun said that his beautiful co-star Rashmika Mandanna has become a part of his family. "I'm comfortable with her, I want to thank her for everything she has done for this film, her support is immense. There is no way this film would be complete without Shrivalli," he said.

Mandanna, who has acted in Hindi films such as "Goodbye", "Mission Majnu" and "Animal", said when she was promoting the movies in Mumbai, people were most interested in knowing when "Pushpa 2" would release in theatres.

"And today with all of my heart and all of my confidence and all of my excitement I can proudly announce that Pushpa 2 is finally coming to December 5," she said.

"It's been a seven year journey for me as an actor, out of which five years I have been with 'Pushpa' and now with this film, I don't know how to react to it. I am very sad that it is ending but I am very excited that it is finally coming out. So I am a little overwhelmed," she added.

Mandanna, 28, said she was nervous about working with Arjun.

"I was like how do I react to sir? He has been a superstar for such a long time. I was like I don't know how to behave, what to say and all of that. But that's was the first day and today standing here in front of sir, it's like family, he is home."

"'Pushpa' is not about me, not about him (director), it is about the crew, technicians, unit members, actors, my actress working, for the last five years.

"This film belongs to bouncers, unit (members), and everybody... I want this film to be a hit and make it meaningful for them. That's why I got emotional on the last day of the shoot. I'm saying it with utmost humility I want this film to be a hit for everybody else," he said.

The actor also thanked his co-stars Mandanna and Faasil, who he fondly called FaFa, and said that he is grateful for their support throughout the film.

"He (Fahadh) is a hero himself, but still for the love of the film, and for Sukumar Garu (director) he came and played an antagonist in this film. You all will witness what a phenomenal actor he is," Arjun said.

"I used to tell him, it is very difficult for me to do a Hindi film but as a music director, it is easy for you to do a Hindi film. Why don't you do it? He said 'Why don't you do a Hindi film and with you, I will also do it.' I told him that I would never do a Hindi film because at that time it was extremely hard to do a Hindi film," Arjun told reporters.

"Doing a Hindi film was such a huge thing even to aspire for. We used to have that thing that, 'Maybe in our lifetime we will do one Hindi film'. It was that far away for us to do the Hindi film. So from that mindset to coming to this stage and standing here is a very big thing for me," the actor added.

"Pushpa 2: The Rule" is directed by Sukumar and also features returning stars Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and Fahadh Faasil as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Friday said he once thought that breaking into Bollywood would be impossible but with "Pushpa 2: The Rule" his desire to connect with audiences across the country is getting fulfilled. "Pushpa: The Rise" was simultaneously released in Telugu and dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi languages in 2021. The movie proved to be a blockbuster in the Hindi-speaking belt.
At a promotional event here, Arjun said he is hoping that "Pushpa 2: The Rule" will enjoy the same level of success like the first part and go on to become one of the biggest hits in the Telugu industry.

"When 'Pushpa' became a big hit and one of the surveys said, 'It ('Pushpa 2') is expected to be the biggest film in India.' I thought it is a big thing for us as the whole of India is expecting this film from us, so I should be responsible because it will bring good name for my homeland.

"It is a proud moment for Telugu people, who have supported me for 20 years and made me an actor, so it was my time to make them proud on a national scale and make 'Pushpa' a hit," the actor said.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who will be seen in the upcoming movie ‘Pushpa: The Rule’, has lauded actress Sreeleela, and said that the actress has got a bright future.

Sreeleela features in the special number titled ‘Kissik’ from ‘Pushpa: The Rule’. With her magnificent aura and electrifying dance moves, Sreeleela has always captivated the hearts of audiences. The actress earlier made waves with the popular song ‘Kurchi Madathapetti’ from ‘Guntur Kaaram’ starring Mahesh Babu.

During a recent pre-release event, Allu Arjun praised Sreeleela, calling her a talented actress with a promising future in the industry.

The icon star Allu Arjun said, "What a cute girl, She is so cute! She has a bright future, and I wish you all the best, Sreeleela. For this generation, you are an inspiration to all Telugu girls”.

He further mentioned, “In this generation, you are the first star Telugu girl to bring us pride. I wholeheartedly wish that you take us all to even greater heights. Amma, you should make us all proud”.

"Pushpa 2: The Rule" actor Allu Arjun has thanked the Andhra Pradesh government for approving the price hike of the tickets for the film, calling it a "progressive decision". Arjun shared a post on his X handle on Monday evening for the same. "I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for approving the ticket hike. This progressive decision demonstrates your steadfast commitment to the growth and prosperity of the Telugu film industry," the post read.
The 42-year-old actor, who is set to return as labourer-turned-sandalwood smuggler Pushpa Raj in the sequel to 2021's Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", thanked Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan of Andhra Pradesh.

"A special note of thanks to the Hon'ble @AndhraPradeshCM, Shri @ncbn garu, for his vision and unwavering encouragement to the industry. I also express my sincere thanks to the Hon'ble @APDeputyCMO, Shri @PawanKalyan garu, for his invaluable support in empowering the film industry, he concluded.

This comes after the tickets of his film "Pushpa 2:The Rule", which is slated to have its theatrical release on December 5 increased, making it the highest for a Telugu film.