South superstar Allu Arjun will star in a massive sci-fi actioner, working title AA22xA6, his maiden project with blockbuster helmer Atlee. Famous for his tear-jerking mass entertainers such as Jawan, Atlee teams up with Arjun for what will surely be a game-changer at the movies. Produced by Sun Pictures, which has a massive ₹800 crore budget behind it, the film is among the costliest Indian movies ever made.
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To match the scale of the film, best Hollywood VFX houses having delivered Avengers, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman—are designing the visual effects, striving for a globally par standard.
Double Roles and Bollywood Star Power
Adding to the commotion, Allu Arjun’s team has made it official that he will essay two characters in the movie, leading to speculation of a showdown of titans between his two avatars and the Hollywood villain. The movie is also said to have a two-hero storyline, with the second lead yet to be announced.
Joining the likes of Telugu star Allu Arjun are Bollywood bigwigs Deepika Padukone and Mrunal Thakur, boosting the movie’s pan-India and worldwide appeal.
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A New Visual Era for Indian Cinema
In a recent interview with News9, Arjun said, “I liked Atlee’s vision—it aligned with mine on many levels. We’re aiming to bring a new kind of visual spectacle to Indian cinema.”
AA22xA6 is expected to redefine the scale and storytelling of Indian films on the global stage.
