Bad Omen putting spanners in Pushpa The Rule
- IndiaGlitz, [Saturday,December 16 2023]
All attention is focused on the highly anticipated project, Pushpa: The Rule, featuring the charismatic Icon Star Allu Arjun. The first installment, Pushpa: The Rise, left an indelible mark with Allu Arjun's impactful mass mannerisms, compelling dialogue delivery, rugged appearance, and mesmerizing dance sequences. The film emerged as a blockbuster, earning Allu Arjun the prestigious national award and making him the first Telugu star to achieve this honor.
As the sequel, Pushpa: The Rule, gears up for a grand release on August 15, 2024, expectations have soared, and the film's promotions are already captivating audiences. However, an ominous cloud seems to cast shadows on the movie's progress.
Some time ago, actor Jagadish Pratap Bhandari faced arrest on charges directly linked to a tragic suicide. Allegations implicated him in taking compromising pictures with a junior artist and subjecting her to severe emotional distress by threatening to share them online. The woman tragically took her own life on the 29th of the previous month, leading to a comprehensive investigation and Jagadish's subsequent custody.
Initially categorized as a case under Section 174 (suspicious death) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), the situation took a disturbing turn as the victim's family discovered the alleged blackmail involving private photos by the actor, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari.
Reports surfaced that the makers of Pushpa are actively seeking Jagadish's release on bail, recognizing his significant role in the film and the potential impact on its progress in his absence. Adding to the challenges, actor Shreyas Talpade suffered a heart attack. Known for dubbing Allu Arjun's Hindi version, Shreyas played a crucial role in elevating Allu Arjun's popularity in the northern regions. Despite the shock, Shreyas underwent an immediate angioplasty procedure at Bellevue Hospital in Mumbai's Andheri area on Friday. Encouragingly, his current condition is stable, and the medical team at Bellevue Hospital is optimistic about his recovery.
As the setbacks unfold, the resilience and strategic decisions of the Pushpa makers will be closely observed as they navigate through these challenges.