Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who enthralled the audience with her mesmerising dance in the song Oo Antava from Allu Arjun’s Pushpa: The Rise, is reportedly being replaced by the young actress Sreeleela in the sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule. The sequel is said to feature a special dance number, and Sreeleela is expected to bring her unique charm to the song.
Known for her outstanding performance in the item number of Pushpa: The Rise, Samantha was reportedly paid a hefty amount of Rs 5 crore for her appearance in the song Oo Antava. However, recent reports suggest that Sreeleela has been selected for the dance number in Pushpa 2 and has quoted a fee of Rs 2 crore for her participation. Interestingly, Sreeleela and Allu Arjun have shared screen space before in an advertisement.
Directed by Sukumar, the highly anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rule is scheduled for release on August 15, 2024. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, and others. Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar under the banners of Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, the movie has a reported budget of Rs 500 crore. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with Miroslaw Kuba Brozek handling cinematography and Karthika Srinivas and Ruben serving as editors.
Sreeleela, the rumoured addition to Pushpa 2, is currently starring in Guntur Karam, alongside Mahesh Babu. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the film was released on January 12, 2024, and has become the highest-grossing Indian film globally in 2024, receiving widespread acclaim. The movie also features Meenakshi Chaudhary, Ramya Krishna, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Jagapathi Babu, and others, with a budget of Rs 200 crore.
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