Pushpa 3: The Rampage update! Sukumar confirms third part with Allu Arjun after SIIMA 2025 triumph

The Pushpa franchise continued its winning streak at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2025, held in Dubai on Saturday. Pushpa 2: The Rule bagged five prestigious awards, with the team celebrating the grand success on stage. Director Sukumar, Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, music director Devi Sri Prasad, and producer Naveen Yerneni of Mythri Movie Makers graced the event, marking yet another milestone for the blockbuster series. Amid the celebration, Sukumar dropped a big hint on Pushpa 3: The Rampage.

Sukumar Drops the Big Announcement

During the ceremony, the hosts teased the Pushpa team with the iconic line, 'Party ledha Pushpa?' from Fahadh Faasil’s character in the film. They pressed Sukumar to reveal whether Pushpa 3 was in the works or shelved. After a brief glance at Allu Arjun and producer Naveen Yerneni, Sukumar broke the suspense, “Obviously, Pushpa 3 undi (Obviously, we’re making Pushpa 3).” 

The announcement sent the audience into cheers, officially confirming the third installment titled Pushpa 3: The Rampage.

A Night of Victories

The SIIMA 2025 turned out to be a memorable evening for Team *Pushpa*. Allu Arjun was named Best Actor, Rashmika Mandanna won Best Actress, Sukumar bagged Best Director, Devi Sri Prasad received Best Music Composer, and Shankar Babu Kandukuri was honored with Best Playback Singer (Male) for Peelings. 

Expressing gratitude, Allu Arjun wrote on social media, “Winning 3 back-to-back SIIMA Awards is truly a humbling moment. This credit goes to my director Sukumar garu, my artists, technicians, producers, and the entire crew of Pushpa. I dedicate these awards to my fans for their unwavering love and support. Humbled.”

The Rise and Rule of Pushpa

The journey of Pushpa has been nothing short of phenomenal. The first film, Pushpa: The Rise (2021), stormed the box office with worldwide collections of Rs 350 crore despite the pandemic, becoming the year’s biggest Indian hit. Its sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024), shattered records with an astounding Rs 1871 crore collection globally, securing its place as the highest-grossing Indian film of the year.

What Lies Ahead in The Rampage

With Sukumar’s confirmation, fans are eagerly awaiting Pushpa 3: The Rampage. While details of the storyline remain under wraps, the announcement has already sparked a frenzy among audiences worldwide, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated sequels in Indian cinema history.