Updated December 5th, 2020 at 11:45 IST

Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa's director Sukumar isolates self as crew member tests COVID +ve

Sukumar is the director of the upcoming film 'Pushpa'. The film’s cast includes Allu Arjun. However, the shooting of this film has now been called off

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Allu Arjun's next, Pushpa's director Sukumar is currently in self-isolation and has called off the shoot of the film.  According to Tollywood.Net English, a production team member working on Pushpa died recently, and it was found that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Ten or twelve other people from the team had been tested positive for Covid-19. Following this, the entire team of Pushpa was advised to self-isolate. The person who had tested positive had come in contact with the whole team, including Sukumar. This caused Sukumar to pause the shooting, he returned to Hyderabad and went into isolation. He will be undergoing the COVID-19 test next week. Producers of the film are also currently in quarantine. After a few days, the entire crew will undergo COVID tests once again.

Also read: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna To Begin Shooting For 'Pushpa' From November 10

As this news was revealed, fans of Allu Arjun were seen inquiring about his well-being. Fortunately, the person who had tested positive had not come in contact with Allu Arjun. Pushpa marks the 20th film of the actor. His first look was released on his birthday in April. 

Also read: Allu Arjun Finalised Vijay Deverakonda And Sukumar's Upcoming Project?

Pushpa is produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The Pushpa movie cast includes Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role and the Kollywood actor Arya along with Allu Arjun. The film is going to be an action thriller that is based on red sandalwood smuggling. It will be releasing in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.

Filming had resumed from November 10. The shooting was going on in Maredumilli forest area since the last few days. The film is said to be released in early 2021, but the shooting of the film will only be resumed once the entire team is safe and has tested negative for Covid-19. Pushpa is one of the most awaited films of 2021.

Also read: 'Not True': R Madhavan Clears Air About Playing Antagonist In Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa'

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Published December 5th, 2020 at 11:45 IST