Played by Tarak Ponnappa, his character Bugga Reddy definitely gave a tough time to Pushpa Raj in the film. Scroll down to read about him more.
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 is making fans go gaga over the film. The highly-anticipated movie has definitely proved its mettle with its release. The film shattered records by earning a massive amount at the box office on its opening day. Apart from Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, another character grabbing netizens’ attention is the villain of the film.
Played by Tarak Ponnappa, his character Bugga Reddy definitely gave a tough time to Pushpa Raj in the film. While some characters reprise their roles in this sequel, new ones have also made their way into the story. Among them is Bugga Reddy. When the trailer featured a half-bald villain, it created immense suspense among the audience, leaving them wondering who this mysterious character could be. However, as soon as the film hit theatres, one name was on everyone’s lips — Bugga Reddy.
Bugga Reddy’s character has a unique edge. In one part of the film, Reddy is seen dressed in a feminine avatar, wearing bangles, a nose pin, a necklace, and earrings.
But who is this Bugga Reddy?
The character of Bugga Reddy is portrayed by Tarak Ponnappa, who is renowned for playing grey characters in South Indian films. Tarak has captivated audiences with his performances as an antagonist in numerous movies. Recently, he appeared in Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor’s movie Devara, where he played the role of Saif Ali Khan’s son.
Did you know that Tarak was also part of Yash’s blockbuster franchise KGF? He played significant roles in both KGF: Chapter 1 and KGF: Chapter 2. The franchise helped Tarak establish a strong foothold in the South Indian film industry.
Coming back to Pushpa 2, the movie has made a monstrous impact at the box office. The film has already entered the Rs 500 crore club. Helmed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2 is on track to become the biggest hit of 2024.