Pushpa 3: Vijay Deverakonda Likely to Join Allu Arjun’s Blockbuster Franchise As Villain

Vijay Deverakonda to join Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in Pushpa 3: an old post of the Liger star starts the speculation.

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Mumbai: Pushpa is only getting more excited each day. As fans are thrilled to watch Pushpa 2: The Rise, there are exciting reports suggesting that Pushpa 3, the much-anticipated third instalment in the Pushpa series, might see a new addition to its star-studded cast. Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda is rumoured to play the antagonist opposite Allu Arjun’s iconic character. Yes, you read it right.

After the massive success of Pushpa: The Rise and the upcoming buzz around Pushpa: The Rule, the makers seem intent on taking the franchise to new heights. According to netizens and fans, Vijay Deverakonda is in talks to play a strong, layered villain, which could mark his first significant foray into playing a negative role.

The crew members of Pushpa 2: The Rule shared the news that Pushpa 3 is confirmed. Picture shared by Manobala Vijayabalan can see sound designer Resul Pookutty with the rest of the crew in front of a screen with the third film's title Pushpa 3: The Rampage. The caption read," #Pushpa3 CONFIRMED".

#Pushpa3 CONFIRMED pic.twitter.com/aBdMnp1g24 — Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) December 3, 2024

The possibility of Vijay being the antagonist in Pushpa 3: The Rampage is after an old post of the Liger star himself hinting at the involvement with the film. In 2021, the star took to his X account to wish Pushpa director Sukumar and mentioned," Happy Birthday @aryasukku sir - I wish you the best of health & happiness! 

Cannot wait to start the film with you :) love and hugs.2021 - The Rise. 2022 - The Rule, 2023 - The Rampage".

While neither Vijay nor the producers have officially confirmed the news,  going by his old post it only hinted that the discussions are in advanced stages. 

Happy Birthday @aryasukku sir - I wish you the best of health & happiness!

Cannot wait to start the film with you :) love and hugs 

2021 - The Rise
2022 - The Rule
2023 - The Rampage pic.twitter.com/lxNt45NS0o — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) January 11, 2022

If finalised, this will be a remarkable shift for Vijay Deverakonda, who has established himself as a romantic and action hero in films like Arjun Reddy and Liger. Taking on a villainous role could allow him to showcase a new dimension of his acting skills and add to the franchise’s intensity.