Samantha today joined the sets of Allu Arjun’s forthcoming Telugu action-thriller Pushpa: The Rise (2021) to shoot for a special dance number.
The makers recently revealed that this will be the first dance number by Samantha in her career.
Two weeks ago, the makers had revealed that Samantha will match steps with Allu Arjun for the fourth track of the album which will be released soon.
The statement added that the makers approached the actress with the offer for a special song appearance and she gleefully accepted.
A source from the film’s unit confirmed that the song will be shot on Monday at a specially erected set.
“Samantha has joined the sets for the shoot. The number will see her match steps with Allu Arjun, and Ganesh Acharya has been roped in to choreograph the steps. It’ll be a fast-paced number,” the source said.
Pushpa, which will be released in two parts, marks the third collaboration of director Sukumar and Allu Arjun after films such as Arya (2004) and Arya 2 (2009). The project has music by Devi Sri Prasad.
Pushpa will also mark Allu Arjun’s Hindi film debut as the project is being dubbed in the language too. The first part of the film is scheduled to be released worldwide on 17 December.
The film will see Arjun play the role of a truck driver who smuggles red sandalwood. It also stars Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna and Jagapathi Babu.
Allu Arjun was seen previously on the big screen in Ala Vaikunthapuramuloo (2020), which marked the third collaboration of the actor and filmmaker Trivikram. The film, which grossed over Rs200 crore during its theatrical run, also featured Pooja Hegde and Nivetha Pethuraj as the leading ladies while Tabu was seen in a pivotal role.