Allu Arjun-Basil Joseph film loading? Malayalam filmmaker at Allu Sirish pre-wedding celeb sparks rumours
Allu Arjun’s brother Allu Sirish and Nayanika Reddy’s grand pre-wedding celebrations were held on March 2, which saw Malayalam actor-filmmaker Basil Joseph also in attendance.
Last Updated: 10.11 AM, Mar 03, 2026
Popular Malayalam filmmaker-actor Basil Joseph has notched up quite a few achievements in a relatively short time. After proving his mettle both as an actor and director in Malayalam and foraying into Tamil cinema, Basil could be entering the mighty Telugu industry with none other than superstar Allu Arjun. Basil Joseph attending Allu Sirish's pre-wedding celebrations has sparked excitement and rumours of a big project with Allu Arjun on the cards.
Is Allu Arjun collaborating with Basil Joseph
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun’s brother Allu Sirish and Nayanika Reddy’s grand pre-wedding celebrations were held on March 2, 2026, which saw who’s who of cinema, from across industries, in attendance. But what caught Malayalam cinephiles attention was the presence of Basil Joseph among the stars, interacting with the likes of ace directors Atlee and Sukumar. Sharing photos and videos of the Ponman actor from the event, excited fans have been asking if Basil Joseph is collaborating with Allu Arjun.
Comments on Reddit subs said, ‘Anything cooking? It would be a definite and exciting collaboration if it happens’, and ‘Bro is going literally places’. Twitterattis were also excited and posted comments such as ‘Basil joseph at Allu Sirish wedding it means the Project is Loading’.
There has been no confirmation from either Basil Joseph or the Telugu industry about a possible collaboration between the two. Basil is best known for directing the desi superhero flick Minnal Murali, starring actor Tovino Thomas. Basil has since transitioned into acting lead roles and has not directed a movie after 2021, though he insists that directing is his priority. Earlier, there were reports of Basil directing Bollywood star Ranveer Singh in a movie based on the iconic character Shaktimaan. But that project did not take off. Basil Joseph will be next seen in the movie Athiradi, releasing in May 2026.
Which is Allu Arjun’s upcoming movie
Allu Arjun is collaborating with Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj for an upcoming movie, AA 23. The film was officially announced last month, though more details were not immediately revealed. Though Allu Arjun comes fresh off the success of Pushpa 2, Lokesh faced some backlash over Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie, which opened to middling reviews.
Basil Joseph movie FAQs
Q. How many films did Basil Joseph direct?
A. Basil Joseph has directed three films Kunjiramayanam, Tovino Thomas-starrer films Godha and Minnal Murali.
Q. Why is Basil Joseph famous?
A. Malayalam actor-filmmaker Basil Joseph is popular for his directorial Minnal Murali and acting stint in movies such as Ponman. Recently, Basil's speech at an award function had also gone viral.
Q. When will Athiradi release?
A. The Malayalam film Athiradi, starring Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas, will release in theatres on May 14, 2026.