PremiumAA22: Allu Arjun joins hands with Atlee for magnum opus backed by Sun Pictures; US VFX artist says ‘head is spinning’ after reading script
AA22: Allu Arjun joins hands with Atlee, known for hits like Theri and Jawan, and is returning to direction after a two-year hiatus
Last Updated: 02.06 PM, Apr 08, 2025
It is now official! On the occasion of actor Allu Arjun’s birthday, the makers have confirmed that the star is all set to collaborate with hit machine and director Atlee for his next. The film, tentatively called AA22 and A6, will be bankrolled by Sun Pictures banner, marking their first project working with a Telugu-based actor.
Happy birthday Allu Arjun! Sun Pictures to back Atlee’s next with Pushpa actor
Allu Arjun’s recent film Pushpa: The Rule had shattered box office records and became one of the highest grossers last year. Following this, the Ala Vaikunthapurramloo actor Allu Arjun has announced a new project and made it official on his birthday on Tuesday.
Yes, the rumours have now become true. The Pushpa actor will be joining hands with filmmaker Atlee for a film which will be produced by Sun Pictures. Not only does it mark the maiden collaboration between Atlee and Allu Arjun, but also the production banner’s first time actor with an actor who is not predominant in the Tamil film industry. Atlee, who has worked with stars in films like Theri, Bigil and Raja Rani, is returning to direction after two years, with the last one being the 2023 Hindi action drama Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan.
The video shows actor Allu Arjun meeting Atlee and Dayanidhi Maaran at the latter's office as we see the team fly to the US. At the LOLA VFX office, Allu Arjun and Atlee meet with the technicians for the pre-production works to begin. One of them, who has read the script, says, "My head is still spinning," while we see Allu Arjun try out various equipment and various creature props. Allu Arjun's body scans are taken as well, for AA22, which is touted to be a high-budget film.
Best of Atlee and Allu Arjun films to stream on OTTplay Premium
Atlee, who hails from Tamil Nadu and is the former assistant of Shankar, has made it to the A-list of directors in India. Some of his best works include Theri, Mersal and Bigil, all starring Vijay in the lead. The films, with some dubbed versions, are available on OTTplay Premium right now!
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun who gave pan-Indian success with Pushpa, became a household name way before with films like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, and Aarya.