Manoj Bajpayee quashes reports of being approached for a part in Allu Arjun’s 'Pushpa: The Rule'

Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpyeee, who is known for his work in films like 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Satya', 'Aligarh', had recently praised the pan-India Allu Arjun-starrer film 'Pushpa', calling it immaculate.

According to several media reports, the actor had been approached for a role in the film's second part. However, as the news went viral, Manoj took to Twitter and quashed the same stating, “From where do you guys get such news?”

Manoj had earlier said that every frame in 'Pushpa: The Rise' has been shot as if it's a matter of life and death.

The film, written and directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media, told the story of its titular character Pushparaj of his rise to become a sandalwood smuggler and his personal trauma.

The Telugu action drama marked the debut of the noted Malayalam and Tamil actor, Fahadh Faasil in Telugu cinema. He played the character of a corrupt cop, who will lock horns with Allu's lead character in the film's second part 'Pushpa: The Rule'. Fahadh also spilled beans recently when he told 'The Cue' that the film might see a potential third part as the makers have enough material.

Fahadh had told 'The Cue' that director Sukumar initially planned the film as an OTT series with both first and second part narrated to him as one project. But now that it has been turned into a film, the makers might actually explore the possibility of a third part.

Meanwhile on work front, Manoj will reprise his role as Srikant Tiwari in the web series 'The Family Man' which is set to roll out its third season. He also hasFox Star Studios, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Autonomous Works’ ‘Gulmohar’ directed by Rahul Chittella. The film also stars Sharmila Tagore, and Amol Palekar along with Suraj Sharma (Life of Pi) and Simran Rishi Bagga in pivotal roles.

With IANS Inputs