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16 days ago

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AA22xA6 Update: Baahubali Actress Joins Allu Arjun's Mega Movie With Director Atlee

Hyderabad, August 16 - One of the biggest Indian films in the making is a combination of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun and director Atlee, has a famous addition to its already blockbuster casting, which includes Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, and Janhvi Kapoor. ## According to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, the makers have roped in South actress Ramya Krishnan, known for her iconic portrayal of Rajamata Sivagami Devi in SS Rajamouli's epic blockbuster Baahubali franchise. She has reportedly been signed on for a prominent role in the action spectacle. ## Set in a parallel universe, AA22xA6 is said to be a high-concept VFX-driven spectacle, to which many national and international artists are attached. To elevate the film's action quotient, Atlee has roped in leading Hollywood stunt choreographers, including Spiro Razatos, who is known for working on Marvel movies and Indian tentpoles like Jawan and War 2. ## The shoot of the film has already commenced in June this year. The filming is currently happening in Mumbai, where Mrunal has reportedly joined Allu Arjun for key action sequences. The movie will be shot throughout the year 2025, as the team has planned a grand theatrical release in late 2025. ## The leading Tamil production house, Sun Pictures is producing this mega-budgeted film which is reportedly carrying the budget of over 600 crores. ## Stay tuned...

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31 days ago

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71st National Film Awards: Director Atlee Celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's National Award for Jawan, Says 'A Lot More To Come'

Mumbai, August 2, 2025 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan scored a major achievement by winning the Best Actor award for the film Jawan at the 71st National Film Awards, announced on August 1st. This also happened to be SRK's first-ever National Award in his 33-year career. ## Jawan director Atlee took to social media to celebrate SRK's maiden National Award victory. The filmmaker shares an emotional and heartfelt tribute, congratulating the superstar and trusting him for the mega blockbuster film like Jawan. ## "Feeling blessed, @iamsrk sir. I'm super happy that you've got the national award for our movie Jawan. It feels very emotional and inspiring to be part of your journey. Thank you for trusting me and giving this film, sir. It's just my first love letter to you; a lot more to come, sir," Atlee said. ## The director further thanked and congratulated the team behind Jawan for their support. "Super, super, super happy for @shilparao to get one more national award for Jawan Chaleya. I feel so, so happy and emotional. This is one of my life's most important moments; Shah Rukh sir being near you itself is a great blessing, sir. "As a fanboy, working with you and making a film and presenting it in a mass mode of SRK, sir, is a pure, pure blessing from God, and finally, God is so kind to give us back the greatest moment in our life. Can't ask for more, sir. This is more than enough for me; I'm the best fanboy of yours, sir. Love you. Love you. Love you. Lots of love sir," the filmmaker said. ## Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as lookalike father and son alongside Nayanthara (in her Hindi film debut) and Vijay Sethupathi. In the film, Azad, the jailer of a women's prison, is a vigilante who recruits inmates and commits acts that shed light on corruption in India. ## The movie was a huge box office success, grossing over 1150 crores worldwide. It was the highest-grossing Indian movie of 2023, and one of the highest-grossing of all time. ## Feeling blessed, @iamsrk sir. I’m super happy that you’ve got the national award for our movie Jawan. It feels very emotional and inspiring to be part of your journey. Thank you for trusting me and giving this film, sir. It’s just my first love letter to you; a lot more to come,… pic.twitter.com/4JDvwjIX2z— atlee (@Atlee_dir) August 2, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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54 days ago

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AA22xA6: Rashmika Mandanna To Reunite With Allu Arjun In Director Atlee's Film

Mumbai, July 9 - Pan-India superstar Allu Arjun's sci-fi film, tentatively called AA22xA6 with director Atlee has been a talk of the town ever since it was announced. It is a one-of-a-kind cinematic epic, and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to bring the best talent for the same. ## When it comes to the female casting for the movie, the makers have pulled off a casting coup by bringing Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor, and Mrunal Thakur on board. Now, according to the report by Pinkvilla, director Atlee has roped in Rashmika Mandanna to play a key role in the film. ## The film will reunite Rashmika with Allu Arjun after their all-time blockbuster, the Pushpa franchise. The report states that the actress will be seen in one of the most daring roles of her career. The dynamics of Rashmika and Allu will be very different from what they shared in the Pushpa films. ## It is said that Rashmika has already done her look test and body scan with Atlee in LA, and the pre-production work for her character is underway. Set in a parallel universe, AA22xA6 will feature some of the biggest male and female actors of Indian cinema. ## The shoot of this Sun Pictures' production has already begun recently, and the makers are expected to complete it by the second half of 2026, with post-production going on simultaneously. The movie is expected to be released by the end of 2026 or early 2027 in multiple Indian and international languages. ## Stay tuned...

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82 days ago

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AA22xA6: Allu Arjun and Atlee's Film Shoot Begins

Hyderabad, June 12 - One of the most ambitious Indian films in the making, AA22xA6, has begun filming today, June 12, in Mumbai. The film marks the first collaboration between superstar Allu Arjun and director Atlee. ## The film was officially launched on June 11 with a puja ceremony in Mumbai, before kickstarting the principal photography a day later. It is said that Mrunal Thakur, who plays one of the female leads, has joined the first schedule with Allu Arjun. ## It will be a brief yet crucial schedule, focusing on key sequences that will set the tone for the expansive production ahead. A special announcement photoshoot with the cast of the film also reportedly happened yesterday, which will be unveiled in the next announcement. ## AA22xA6 is reportedly being made on a budget of over 600 crores, making it among the costliest Indian films ever. Set in a parallel universe, the film promises to redefine cinematic storytelling with its visual effects and high-concept world-building. ## The film stars Allu Arjun in a dual role alongside Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, and Janhvi Kapoor in prominent roles. Deepika, who is the main female lead, will join the shoot of AA22xA6 in the second half of 2025 after completing filming for Shah Rukh Khan's King. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, the film will hit the big screen late in 2026 in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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87 days ago

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AA22xA6: Deepika Padukone Officially Joins Allu Arjun In Director Atlee's Next

Hyderabad, June 6 - Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has officially confirmed to be on board director Atlee's next. The actress joins superstar Allu Arjun in this ambitious sci-fi actioner, to be produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures. ## The announcement was made on Saturday with a special video featuring behind-the-scenes footage. In the video, director Atlee is discussing the script with Deepika, followed by a look test of the actress in a studio. It shows Deepika riding a horse with a sword in her hand. ## The video is almost identical in style to the one released for Allu Arjun when the film was announced in April this year. Both the announcement videos show the ambitious plans Atlee has for the movie, and this will escalate the buzz further. ## ## Tentatively titled AA22xA6, the film marks Deepika's second film with Atlee after the mega blockbuster Jawan, in which the actress played an extended role. The details about the actress's role are not revealed yet, but going by the announcement, it looks like she will be seen doing action in the movie. ## The film is reportedly set across parallel universes in which Allu Arjun plays a dual role for the first time in his career. It also reportedly has Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur in prominent roles, and the announcement for the same will follow next. The shoot of AA22xA6 will begin soon. ## Stay tuned...

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103 days ago

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AA22xA6: Deepika Padukone Joins Allu Arjun For Director Atlee's Film

Mumbai, May 22 - Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is set to collaborate with superstar Allu Arjun for the first time for director Atlee's sci-fi action spectacle, tentatively titled AA22xA6. The actress has reportedly been roped in to play the leading lady in this highly anticipated film. ## According to the report by Peepingmoon.com, director Atlee was in talks with Deepika for the past few months before the actress officially came on board recently. This marks their second collaboration after the mega Bollywood blockbuster, Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. ## While the details are not revealed, it is said that Deepika has been paid a huge remuneration for AA22xA6, which will be made on a budget of over 600 crores. The film also has Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor as the other 2 female leads. The casting for the other actors is currently underway. ## Envisioned as a visually groundbreaking action spectacle set in a parallel universe, AA22xA6 features the Pushpa 2 star Allu Arjun in his first double role. The pre-production of the film, produced by Sun Pictures, is going on in full swing as the makers aim to start shooting by July this year. ## Meanwhile, Deepika was also supposed to play the female lead in superstar Prabhas-fronted Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, the latest report confirms that she has been dropped from the film due to her unusual demands, and now, she is no longer a part of the movie. ## Stay tuned...

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130 days ago

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Mrunal Thakur Locked To Play Female Lead Opposite Allu Arjun In Atlee's Film

Hyderabad, April 25 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun and director Atlee have teamed up for an ambitious sci-fi film, tentatively called AA22xA6. Produced by Sun Pictures on a budget of over 600 crores, the movie was recently announced, which set the buzz on fire. ## According to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, the makers have locked Muranl Thakur to play the female lead role opposite Allu Arjun in this mega biggie. The actress underwent a look test at a Mumbai studio yesterday to play one of the film's three female leads. ## Apart from Mrunal, the makers are in talks with Janhvi Kapoor and Deepika Padukone for the other two lead roles. While it is said that Janhvi is almost locked, negotiations with Deepika are still ongoing, and the actress is expected to come on board soon. ## AA22xA6 is envisioned as a high-concept, VFX-driven actioner set in a parallel universe in which Allu Arjun plays his career-first double role. The pre-production has begun as the makers are aiming to take the film on the floors by August/September this year. ## Stay tuned...

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147 days ago

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AA22xA6: Allu Arjun's Most-Awaited Collaboration With Director Atlee Officially Announced With Behind-The-Scene Footage

Hyderabad, April 8 - One of the most talked about collaborations of the Indian cinema between Pan India superstar Allu Arjun and director Atlee has officially been announced on the actor's 43rd birthday today, with the behind-the-scenes footage of the team meeting. ## The film will be produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures, and it will involve artists from India and Hollywood. The announcement video of the film, tentatively titled AA22xA6, shows Allu Arjun along with director Atlee and producer Maran meeting at Sun Pictures' office in Chennai, where they discussed the project. ## The video then shows the trio fly to Los Angeles to visit Lola VFX Studio along with Spectral Motion, Fractured FX, ILM Technoprops, Ironhead Studio, and Legacy Effects to discuss this magnum opus project. Some of the artists of these studios can be heard hailing the vision of the makers and calling the story unbelievable and never heard before. ## The BTS footage of the announcement video has raised expectations, and it seems the makers are trying to create something the Indian audience has never seen before. It promises to be a visual spectacle, a highly ambitious mega-budget VFX-heavy sci-fi film, set in a parallel universe. ## Speaking about the movie, Atlee said, "This is the film I have always dreamed of making, and it's taken years of quiet work to shape the screenplay into something I truly believe in. To now bring it to life with the Icon Star #AlluArjun Sir, under the visionary leadership of Kalanithi Maran Sir, is nothing short of a dream come true. The film is mass at its core and magical in its storytelling, crafted to move and entertain audiences worldwide".## The pre-production work of AA22xA6 will begin this month, and the movie will go on floors by around August/September this year for a 2026/2027 release worldwide in multiple languages. ## Gear up for the Landmark Cinematic Event⚡✨#AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures💥@alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6 pic.twitter.com/MUD2hVXYDP— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) April 8, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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149 days ago

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Priyanka Chopra Is Not A Part of Allu Arjun's Next With Director Atlee

Mumbai, April 6 - Actress Priyanka Chopra is making her big Indian cinema comeback with maverick director SS Rajamouli and superstar Mahesh Babu's next, tentatively titled SSMB 29. The shoot for the same has already started and the makers will soon announce the film officially. ## Meanwhile, rumours have been making the rounds that PC is also a part of director Atlee's film with superstar Allu Arjun. While the fans are rejoicing at the reports, according to Pinkvilla, the Mary Kom star is not in the film; in fact, she never was approached for the same. ## The rumours, however, might have been partially true, as reports say that PC was one of the choices for a film with Salman Khan and Atlee, which is not happening anymore. But as of now, she is not doing an Allu Arjun-fronted film, which is officially getting announced on April 8. ## A6 will be produced by Sun Pictures and will reportedly be made on a budget of over 500 crores. With this film, Allu Arjun has become the highest-paid actor of Indian cinema as he has reportedly charged 175 crores remuneration, plus a profit share.## Priyanka Chopra, on the other hand, has multiple films in the pipeline. Apart from SSMB29, she is doing multiple Hollywood films. ## Stay tuned...

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155 days ago

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Double Role of Allu Arjun In His Next With Director Atlee; Details Revealed

Hyderabad, March 30 - Director Atlee's love affair with double roles of his lead actors is set to be continued in his next film with superstar Allu Arjun, and their combination is already creating a huge buzz in the trade as well as among the fans. ## Over the years, Atlee has presented his lead hero in double roles, be it in Mersal, Bigil or Jawan, and this has been a hallmark of his filmography. According to the report by Peepingmoon.com, the blockbuster is continuing this trend of dual roles with Allu Arjun's film as well. ## It is said that the Pushpa star will play twin brothers in Atlee’s next mega-scale action-packed spectacle set in a parallel universe. Allu Arjun will adopt two distinct looks to portray what would mark his first double role in his acting career.## The film, produced by Sun Pictures, was supposed to feature two heroes, but due to things failing against Atlee's wish, the script has undergone significant revisions in the past few months. As per the report, the reincarnation angle, which was the original idea, has been removed, and the narrative now centers solely on Allu Arjun, with both key roles essayed by him. ## The makers are expected to lock three heroines for the movie, and they are planning to bring together actors from both the North and South Indian film industries to create a pan-India cinematic experience. The film is reportedly getting announced on April 8 and the promo for the same is likely to be shot in the next few days. The film will reportedly start rolling in August or September this year for a 2026 release. ## Stay tuned...

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164 days ago

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Allu Arjun Gets A Record Pay Cheque For His Next With Director Atlee; Shooting Details Also Revealed

Hyderabad, March 22 - After the historic success of Pushpa 2 - The Rule, superstar Allu Arjun is gearing up to start his next film which is with Jawan director Atlee. The movie has been news for the last few months for many reasons and things are finally on track. ## Contrary to the rumours, Sun Pictures will be bankrolling the maiden collaboration of Allu Arjun and Atlee, and the studio will be investing a huge money in the same. As the movie is proceeding with the pre-production work, some blockbuster details have emerged regarding the remuneration and shooting. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Allu Arjun is set to become the highest-paid actor with this upcoming mega-budget Parallel Universe film. It is said that the Pan India superstar has locked a deal worth Rs 175 crore with the producer along with a backend deal of a 15 per cent stake in profits. ## "It's the biggest front-end deal signed by an actor in the modern era, and Allu has allotted bulk dates to Atlee and Sun Pictures from August 2025. The idea is to roll with the film in the window of August to October, depending on the time taken for pre-production", says the report. ## A6/AA21 is an ambitious project which will be high on VFX as the filmmaker is creating an altogether new world, with ample scope for politics and drama through the narrative. The makers are planning to launch this spectacle with a special asset in the next two months, with all the details about the cast and crew. ## Stay tuned...

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173 days ago

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Another Roadblock For Director Atlee's Next?

Hyderabad, March 13 — Tamil director Atlee is next teaming up with superstar Allu Arjun after his collaboration with superstar Salman Khan didn't materialize for various reasons. It is a mega-budgeted epic film which reportedly demands a budget of over 600 crores. ## Tamil production house Sun Pictures was on board to bankroll this hugely-anticipated collaboration but it seems things are not moving as per the wish of director Atlee. It is said that the filmmaker is demanding 100 crores in remuneration for the movie and this is reportedly not working in his favour.## According to the latest rumours in Tamil media, Sun Pictures is hesitating and is likely to back out from producing this project. If the studio doesn't bankroll it, then there are reports that producer Dil Raju might take this up which is not yet confirmed.## Additionally, there were reports that Tamil star Sivakarthikeyan would join this massive Pan India project, however, Allu Arjun is reportedly not ready to be a part of a multistarrer in any form, be it an extended cameo or in a full-length role.## The report about AA not willing to headline a 2-hero film might lead director Atlee to revisit the story and if this happens, then the project will be further delayed. However, there is no confirmed development yet and we might get the clarity on the same soon. ## Stay tuned...