"Pushpa Ante National Anukuntiraaa. International." This iconic dialogue from the trailer of Pushpa 2 reflects the ambitions of Allu Arjun and director Sukumar to reach a global audience.
Despite targeting international markets, director Sukumar continues to rely on traditional "local" filmmaking practices.
In Hollywood, filmmakers typically complete their shoots at least five to six months before the release date.
Even Bollywood manages to wrap up productions about two months ahead of release. However, Sukumar has maintained his habit of filming until the last minute.
Pushpa 2 is set to release on December 5, 2024, just 12 days away, yet the filming is still ongoing. According to the latest reports, the final song shoot is expected to wrap up today.
Interestingly, Sukumar himself is not present for the filming of the song, as he is focusing on post-production.
The shoot is being overseen by the choreographer, allowing Sukumar to prioritize the film’s final touches.