Malaysia and Japan Recreated in Hyderabad for Pushpa 2
The highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit “Pushpa: The Rise,” titled “Pushpa 2: The Rule.” Has been making headlines for its ambitious production plans. Director Sukumar, known for his meticulous attention to detail. Initially planned to film parts of the movie in Malaysia and Japan. However, due to time constraints and budget challenges, the team decided to recreate these international locales within India.
The production team aimed to wrap up filming by August 15th. Despite conducting extensive location scouting in Bangkok, Malaysia, and Japan, it became clear that shooting abroad wouldn’t be feasible within the timeframe. Additionally, they wanted to make specific changes to the locations to fit the vintage era (late 90s and early 2000s) depicted in the film.
Malaysia and Japan Recreated in Hyderabad for Pushpa 2
To address these challenges, Sukumar and his team opted to construct elaborate sets in Hyderabad, specifically at Ramoji Film City. The art director has been tasked with recreating the essence of Malaysia and Japan, focusing on capturing the desired vintage aesthetic. While some scenes will be filmed on these sets, the rest will be enhanced and extended through computer graphics (CGI).
“Pushpa 2: The Rule” is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 15th, 2024. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the movie features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Fasil.