R Madhavan to Lock Horns with Allu Arjun?:- Stylish Star Allu Arjun is on a break after the super success of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. The actor signed Pushpa, a realistic action drama that will be directed by Sukumar. The regular shoot of Pushpa commences from November as per the update in Kerala. The shoot of Pushpa starts with an action episode in the forests of Kerala. Rashmika Mandanna is the leading lady and names like Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha are considered for the role of the lead antagonist. The makers are tightlipped on this without making an official announcement.

As per the ongoing speculation, critically acclaimed actor R Madhavan is in talks for the role. Madhavan made his comeback with Naga Chaitanya's Savyasachi and he also played a crucial role in Anushka's comeback film Nishabdham. The talks are on and things will be finalized soon. Madhavan is also in talks for several Hindi and Tamil projects. Pushpa is a pan Indian film and the antagonist has enough prominence. Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music. Mythri Movie Makers are the producers.