CinemaThe film, directed by Sukumar, also stars Rashmika Mandanna. Tnm StaffThe makers of Allu Arjun’s upcoming film Pushpa directed by Sukumar have announced that Fahadh Faasil will play the villain. The film, which will be released in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi, has Rashmika Mandanna playing the female lead. Calling Fahadh Faasil ‘Mollywood’s Powerhouse’, production house Mythri Movie Makers tweeted, “Welcoming Fahadh Faasil on board for the biggest face-off.” Pushpa is reportedly set in the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling. It was recently reported that the latest schedule of the film was happening in Kerala. Shooting so far has taken place in Visakhapatnam, and the Maredumilli forest area of East Godavari. The film's shooting was resumed in November after a long pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, it was briefly put on hold again when six members of the film’s crew tested positive for the coronavirus.