Here’s what’s known about Allu Arjun’s latest sci-fi extravaganza—often referred to as AA22 or the extended working title AA22×A6:
📽️ Project Overview
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Director & Producers: Upcoming blockbuster helmed by Tamil blockbuster director Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures under Kalanithi Maran, with support from Haarika & Hassine Creations, Mythri Movie Makers, and GA2 Pictures (Siasat, Telangana Today).
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Genre & Budget: A high-concept sci-fi action spectacle with one of the highest budgets in Indian cinema (~₹600–800 cr, including ~₹250 cr for VFX) (Siasat).
🎬 Cast & Characters
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Allu Arjun is set to play multiple roles—initially two, and now confirmed three, including one fully animated character—a first for Telugu cinema (telugufunda.com).
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Female leads:
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Deepika Padukone, confirmed as the primary female lead involved in motion capture and action sequences (The New Indian Express).
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Supporting heroines include Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur (Wikipedia).
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Rashmika Mandanna is also reported to rejoin Allu Arjun for a sci-fi segment, per Entertainment Today (The Hans India).
🏗️ Production Status
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Announcement: Revealed via a power-packed teaser on Allu Arjun’s 43rd birthday (8 April 2025), showcasing visits to top global VFX studios like Lola VFX and Ironhead in Los Angeles (Filmfare).
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Filming: Principal photography began in Mumbai around 12 June 2025, post an inaugural puja ceremony (Wikipedia).
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Music: Composed by Sai Abhyankkar—a fresh talent in Telugu cinema (Wikipedia).
🎨 Controversy: Poster Plagiarism?
Shortly after the announcement, the film’s first-look poster sparked accusations of visually copying the aesthetic of Dune and even Interstellar. Social media comparisons criticized the resemblance in color palette and desert-centric imagery (India Today).
⏳ Release & Timeline
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Tentative release dates range from late 2026 to early/mid-2027, with some aiming for Sankranti or summers; subject to VFX and post-production timelines (telugufunda.com).
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Official marketing and full unveiling likely to ramp up once more footage is ready.
✅ In Summary:
AA22×A6 is shaping up to be a pan‑Indian sci‑fi mega‑budget blockbuster, marking a major South–Bollywood crossover with Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, plus state-of-the-art VFX from Hollywood. Expect multiple roles for Allu Arjun, groundbreaking visuals, and global-scale storytelling. While the Hindi‑dubbed release hasn’t been announced yet, such a massive project is almost guaranteed to have a wide dubbed rollout.
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