Allu Arjun teams up with Ranveer, Jr NTR's trainer Lloyd Stevens for Atlee's film
'Pushpa' actor Allu Arjun has begun preparations for his next mega-budget project with director Atlee. While reports of look tests and pre-production have surfaced on social media, the actor has also been spotted with fitness specialist Lloyd Stevens, hinting at a serious physical transformation for the role.Fitness trainer Lloyd Stevens shared an image with the actor on Instagram, captioned, 'Loading (Sic),' which got fans excited. Stevens is a transformation expert well known for working with actors including Ranveer Singh, Jr NTR, and Mahesh Babu.advertisementHere's the post:
On his website, Lloyd Stevens Personal Training, there are images of Ranveer Singh's various physical transformations, starting with 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela', directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It also features visuals of Jr NTR in 'Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava' and the global sensation 'RRR'.Allu Arjun, who was earlier called 'Stylish Star' before earning the tag 'Icon Star', is widely recognised for his fitness and flexibility, particularly in dance. At the recent WAVES Summit 2025, the actor also stated that he was the first South Indian actor to sport six-pack abs for a film almost two decades ago. For 'Pushpa', he underwent a distinct transformation, and now, for this futuristic magnum opus tentatively titled 'AA 22', he is set to push the envelope further.advertisementHere's the announcement video: Although casting rumours persist, the film is being mounted on a massive scale. Sun Pictures is bankrolling the project on a reported budget of 800 crore.Meanwhile, Allu Arjun and Atlee have already begun work on the film. According to reports, a look test and concept shoot were shot at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai. However, an official announcement is still awaited.
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