🎬 Allu Arjun & Lokesh Kanagaraj: Big Pan Indian Film Collaboration Officially Announced
- The makers revealed the collaboration on Bhogi (January 14) with a conceptual announcement video that symbolizes the film’s spirit — portraying the hero as a lion in the jungle facing powerful rivals.
- The film is currently tentatively titled #AA23, suggesting it will be Allu Arjun’s 23rd lead film.
- The team plans to launch principal photography in 2026 after allu arjun completes his current project with director Atlee.
- The collaboration is being backed by Mythri movie Makers, one of South India’s leading production houses.
- Anirudh Ravichander — who has worked with lokesh on hits like Vikram and Leo — is confirmed to compose the music, adding to the film’s pan‑Indian appeal.
Allu arjun is one of the most bankable pan‑Indian stars after his massive global success with Pushpa and Pushpa 2: The Rule. lokesh kanagaraj is one of the most influential directors in South indian cinema today, known for Vikram and Leo — both of which achieved wide recognition beyond tamil audiences.Huge Buzz & Fan Excitement:
Fans across Telugu, tamil, Kannada, malayalam and hindi markets are excited because both figures have strong cross‑regional fanbases. A project of this scale is designed to appeal to audiences nationwide.High Profile Production:
With movie MAKERS' target='_blank' title='mythri movie makers-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">mythri movie makers and Anirudh on board, expectations are already high for this to be a big budget, mass‑market, action‑oriented entertainer — possibly with elements tailored for multiple language markets.📅 What’s Next?
- Shooting Start: Reports suggest that filming could begin in mid‑to‑late 2026 (some sources even point to July–October 2026) once allu arjun wraps up his other commitments.
- Official Title & Cast: More details — including the official title, full cast, story genre, and release date — are expected in the coming months as pre‑production ramps up.