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Allu Arjun Birthday: Pushpa Star to Collaborate With Atlee for a Massive Project
Updated on: 08 April, 2025 12:38 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Allu Arjun and Atlee
Fresh off the monumental success of Pushpa 2: The Rule, Tollywood`s `Icon Star` Allu Arjun had fans buzzing on his 43rd birthday with a massive announcement. The actor is teaming up with acclaimed Tamil director Atlee, known for his blockbuster Jawan, for a spectacular new film. Production giant Sun Pictures officially revealed the project, tentatively titled #AA22xA6, sending waves of excitement across the nation.
Sun Pictures shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “Gear up for the Landmark Cinematic Event. #AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures. @alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6.”
Adding to the immense hype, the announcement video featured commentary from renowned Hollywood technical experts who have read the script. Their reactions suggest something truly unique is in the works.
Also Read: Pushpa 3: Allu Arjun To Shoot The Film After 6 Years? Here`s What We Know
VFX supervisor James Madigan (Iron Man 2, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts) confessed, “I just read the script, and I’ve got to say, my head is still spinning.” Mike Elizalde, Artistic Director at Spectral Motion, declared, “The script is seriously unlike anything I’ve ever read. It is the best of the best of what I would ever want to create.”
Academy Award winner Justin Raleigh, CEO of Fractured FX, shared his enthusiasm: “Reading through it, I’m very excited about all the potential creatures, all the different character possibilities.” Furthermore, William Wright Anderson of Lola VFX (Deadpool & Wolverine, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning) added, “I cannot wait to be a part of this. I can’t wait to see what his vision does. The story is unbelievable.”
Also Read: Salman Khan and Atlee’s Pan India Blockbuster Put On Hold For This Reason
While official budget figures are awaited, reports suggest a staggering Rs 800-crore scale, reflecting the makers` ambition. Fans erupted online, with comments like, “The biggest blockbuster ever is coming,” and “Man! This is really exciting,” flooding social media.
This project marks a significant move for Allu Arjun, who seems poised to leverage his Pushpa success onto an even larger, pan-Indian and potentially global stage. With filming expected to commence later this year, audiences eagerly await more details about this landmark cinematic event.
A Blockbuster Birthday Reveal
Making Allu Arjun`s birthday (April 8th) truly special, Sun Pictures dropped an announcement video that confirmed the highly anticipated collaboration. The video showcased producer Kalanithi Maran meeting with both Allu Arjun and Atlee, officially greenlighting the magnum opus. It also gave glimpses of the star and director travelling to Los Angeles, engaging with top animation and VFX teams, hinting at the film`s grand scale. Allu Arjun was even seen experimenting with cutting-edge technology, possibly for character design or simulation.Sun Pictures shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “Gear up for the Landmark Cinematic Event. #AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures. @alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6.”
Adding to the immense hype, the announcement video featured commentary from renowned Hollywood technical experts who have read the script. Their reactions suggest something truly unique is in the works.
Also Read: Pushpa 3: Allu Arjun To Shoot The Film After 6 Years? Here`s What We Know
VFX supervisor James Madigan (Iron Man 2, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts) confessed, “I just read the script, and I’ve got to say, my head is still spinning.” Mike Elizalde, Artistic Director at Spectral Motion, declared, “The script is seriously unlike anything I’ve ever read. It is the best of the best of what I would ever want to create.”
Academy Award winner Justin Raleigh, CEO of Fractured FX, shared his enthusiasm: “Reading through it, I’m very excited about all the potential creatures, all the different character possibilities.” Furthermore, William Wright Anderson of Lola VFX (Deadpool & Wolverine, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning) added, “I cannot wait to be a part of this. I can’t wait to see what his vision does. The story is unbelievable.”
Also Read: Salman Khan and Atlee’s Pan India Blockbuster Put On Hold For This Reason
Scale, Vision, and Fan Frenzy
Touted as a never-seen-before sci-fi actioner, the project promises high-octane action rooted in Indian storytelling but designed for global appeal. Atlee himself expressed his passion, calling it "the film I’ve always dreamed of making."While official budget figures are awaited, reports suggest a staggering Rs 800-crore scale, reflecting the makers` ambition. Fans erupted online, with comments like, “The biggest blockbuster ever is coming,” and “Man! This is really exciting,” flooding social media.
This project marks a significant move for Allu Arjun, who seems poised to leverage his Pushpa success onto an even larger, pan-Indian and potentially global stage. With filming expected to commence later this year, audiences eagerly await more details about this landmark cinematic event.
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