It’s official: Tollywood icon Allu Arjun is teaming up with Tamil blockbuster director Atlee for a cinematic venture unlike any other. Announced on Arjun’s 43rd birthday, the upcoming pan-Indian film — tentatively titled AA22 x A6 — promises a grand sci-fi action spectacle backed by Sun Pictures, with a scale and ambition set to redefine Indian cinema.
The announcement video, released by Sun Pictures on X (formerly Twitter), showcases producer Kalanithi Maran meeting with Allu Arjun and Atlee to greenlight the project. It also follows the creative duo’s visit to Los Angeles, where they met with an elite lineup of Hollywood’s top VFX specialists to map out the visual aesthetics of the film.
Among those featured in the announcement are James Madigan, the VFX supervisor known for Iron Man 2 and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, who remarked, “I just finished reading the script, and my head is still spinning.”
Mike Elizalde, artistic director of Spectral Motion, called the screenplay “unlike anything I’ve ever read,” while Academy Award-winner Justin Raleigh, CEO of Fractured FX, expressed enthusiasm about the “creatures and character possibilities” the film offers.
William Wright Anderson of Lola VFX, known for Deadpool & Wolverine and Stranger Things, added, “I cannot wait to be a part of this. The story is unbelievable.”
The yet-untitled film is set to begin production later this year. Though plot and casting details remain under wraps, insiders describe it as a high-concept, emotion-driven narrative with a global visual language, deeply rooted in Indian storytelling traditions.
Speaking about the project, Atlee said:
“This is the film I’ve always dreamed of making. It took years of silent work to sculpt the screenplay into something I truly believe in. Bringing it to life with Allu Arjun sir, and the visionary backing of Kalanithi Maran sir, is a dream come true. It’s mass at its core, magical in its storytelling, and crafted to move audiences everywhere.”
Coming off the phenomenal success of Pushpa 2: The Rule, which grossed over $210 million globally, Allu Arjun continues to push boundaries in commercial cinema. Originally expected to reunite with director Trivikram Srinivas, the actor instead pivoted toward Atlee’s ambitious vision — a move that’s been met with widespread fanfare.
On social media, fans responded with palpable excitement. One user wrote, “The biggest blockbuster ever is coming.” Another added, “Gives me Beast and GOAT vibes. Can’t wait!”
Atlee, meanwhile, is riding high on the success of Jawan (2023), his pan-India debut starring Shah Rukh Khan, which grossed over $135 million worldwide. Known for his emotional yet commercially potent films like Mersal, Theri, and Bigil, the director is now aiming for a truly international cinematic milestone with AA22 x A6.
With elite Hollywood technicians on board and a story built to resonate across geographies, the Allu Arjun–Atlee collaboration is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Indian films in recent history.