Will Smith to The Rock: Actors who are likely to be part of Allu Arjun-Atlee film
According to unconfirmed reports, Atlee is also considering Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock. Truly exciting, isn't it? However, the makers have been tight-lipped about the casting and other details about the project.Gear up for the Landmark Cinematic Event#AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures@alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6 pic.twitter.com/MUD2hVXYDP— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) April 8, 2025WHEN THE MAKERS WELCOMED DEEPIKA PADUKONE ON BOARDTentatively titled 'AA22xA6', the film's team welcomed Deepika Padukone as the female lead opposite Allu Arjun. On June 7, the makers shared a video of Deepika wearing a futuristic suit and listening to Atlee's narration.Sharing the announcement, the production house wrote, "The Queen marches to conquer! Welcome onboard @deepikapadukone #TheFacesOfAA22xA6 (sic)."Here's the post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sun Pictures (@sunpictures)This is Deepika Padukone's first project after she embraced motherhood in 2024. The announcement came amidst her rumoured exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film, 'Spirit'. Reportedly, they had a fallout over work timings and other creative differences.RASHMIKA TO REUNITE WITH ALLU ARJUN?The latest reports suggest that the film will have multiple female actors onboard. While Deepika Padukone will play the lead role, the movie will also feature five other female actors.It is being speculated that Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa' co-star Rashmika Mandanna is likely to reunite with him in this mega-budget film. If the reports are anything to go by, the actor has a bold role in the film. However, official confirmation is still awaited.Besides Rashmika Mandanna, Mrunal Thakur, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor, Shabbir Ahluwalia and Bhagyashree Borse's names are floating around. Hearing the reports, one can be sure that director Atlee is cooking up a grand visual spectacle with a star-studded cast comprising talented Indian and international actors.Produced by Sun Pictures, the film has music composed by Sai Abyankkar of 'Katchi Sera' and 'Aasa Kooda' fame. More details regarding the film's cast and crew are likely to be announced soon.- EndsMust Watch
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