3 Telugu stars who rejected Sukumar’s Pushpa

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Pushpa: The Rule

The second installment of Sukumar’s epic action film was released on December 5, 2024, garnering rave reviews. It has broken several box office records already

Pushpa franchise

Sukumar’s action-packed Pushpa franchise features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in the lead

Rejections

Many South superstars and even Bollywood divas rejected pivotal offers for the blockbuster Pushpa franchise. Take a look:

Mahesh Babu

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu was the first choice for the titular role in Sukumar’s Pushpa franchise. However, after he rejected the role, Allu Arjun headlined the film

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha was the initial choice for Rashmika Mandanna’s role, Srivalli. However, she rejected the offer but featured in the item song, Oo Antava

Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi was offered a pivotal role in Pushpa. However, he rejected it, and it went to Fahadh Faasil

Oo Antava's first choices

B-town divas Disha Patani and Nora Fatehi were first approached for the popular item song Oo Antava but they refused the offer

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