Multi-lingual actor Manoj Bajpayee is no stranger to Telugu cinema. He has previously acted in 'Prema Katha', 'Happy', 'Puli', and 'Vedam' in Telugu. There has been this buzz that 'Pushpa 2' is going to be his second outing with All Arjun after the 2006 movie 'Happy'.

The news is that the talented actor has scoffed at the rumour. He said that he hasn't been approached by the makers of the Bunny-starrer at all. This puts an end to the gossip that the 'Satya' actor will be seen as a cop in the Sukumar directorial.

Manoj is a recipient of three National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards.

As for 'Pushpa 2', the film will go on the floors in August or September. The 2023 release has Fahadh Faasil in a full-fledged negative role. The actor, the other day, hogged headlines when he stated that director Sukumar has ideas for 'Pushpa 3' as well. It was not admission, though, that a third edition will be made at all.