Pushpa 3 Release Date, Cast & Story — Everything We Know About the Allu Arjun Sequel

Pushpa 3 is officially in development. Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna return. Confirmed release window, rumored story details, and why Pushpa 3 could be bigger than Pushpa 2.

Sukumar officially confirmed Pushpa 3 in January 2026 after Pushpa 2: The Rule crossed ₹1,700 crore worldwide box office. Allu Arjun will return as Pushpa Raj and Rashmika Mandanna returns as Srivalli. Fahadh Faasil is confirmed to return as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekawat. The film will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers with a budget estimated at ₹500 crore — the largest ever for a Telugu production.

Tentative release window is Sankranthi 2027 (January 2027). Filming is scheduled to begin in August 2026 after Sukumar completes pre-production and Allu Arjun wraps his international brand commitments. The film is expected to release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada simultaneously.

Pushpa 2 ended with Pushpa consolidating his smuggling empire and Shekawat swearing revenge after a public humiliation. Pushpa 3 is rumored to take the conflict global — international smuggling networks, a new antagonist from a European cartel, and Pushpa building a political empire alongside his illegal business. The film may feature a new love interest for Pushpa which has already sparked fan debate online.

Sukumar has hinted in interviews that Pushpa 3 will resolve the trilogy and give Pushpa a definitive arc conclusion. Fan expectations are sky-high after Pushpa 2 broke nearly every box office record in India. Early tracking suggests Pushpa 3 could target ₹2,000 crore worldwide if the trailer response matches Pushpa 2.