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Allu Arjun seen in an all-white look at Hyderabad airport

Allu Arjun seen in an all-white look at Hyderabad airport

Time of India01-05-2025

Allu Arjun is preparing for his next big project, 'AA22xA6', directed by Atlee. The film is a sci-fi action entertainer with global appeal. Allu Arjun was recently spotted at Hyderabad airport. The film includes top Hollywood VFX experts. Actresses Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, and Ananya Panday are expected to join the cast. Shooting is underway in Mumbai.
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Allu Arjun
is gearing up for his highly anticipated film, tentatively titled '
AA22xA6
', directed by pan-India director
Atlee
. The project, officially announced on Allu Arjun's 43rd birthday is described as a spectacular sci-fi action entertainer with a global appeal. Recently the 'Pushpa' star was spotted at Hyderabad airport.
Recent airport outing
As seen in a post shared by Pinkvilla, Allu Arjun arrived in style, stepping out of his luxurious Range Rover worth Rs. 4.55 crore. He sported a casual yet sharp all-white athleisure outfit as he made his way through the airport, surrounded by security.
About Allu Arjun-Atlee film
Speaking of his film, 'AA22xA6' will include cutting-edge visual effects with a gripping narrative rooted in Indian ethos but designed for worldwide audiences. The film's production team has collaborated with top Hollywood VFX experts, including José Fernandez, CEO and Art Director of Ironhead Studio, known for his work on major Hollywood blockbusters like 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. Other renowned technicians from studios like Spectral Motion and LOLA VFX are also contributing.
Director Atlee expressed his excitement about the project, calling it a dream film he has long wanted to make. He praised Allu Arjun's star power and the visionary support of the makers including in the project. Atlee described the film as "mass at its core and magical in its storytelling".
The film features a star-studded cast with Bollywood actresses
Janhvi Kapoor
,
Mrunal Thakur
, and Ananya Panday joining Allu Arjun, adding pan-India appeal. However, an official announcement is remaining. Shooting of the film is underway in Mumbai.
Allu Arjun's last project
Allu Arjun was last seen in '
Pushpa 2
: The Rule', which turned out to be a massive blockbuster. Released in December 2024, the film shattered numerous box office records, becoming the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time with a worldwide collection of around Rs 1,742 crore.

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