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Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Allu Arjun undergoes physical and mental transformation for a commanding presence in Atlee's sci-fi action film
Allu Arjun undergoes physical and mental transformation for a commanding presence in Atlee 's sci-fi action film Allu Arjun working on his next mega project with director Atlee, tentatively titled 'AA22 x A6'. The 'Pushpa' actor is undergoing a rigorous physical and mental transformation for this role, aiming to present a look and performance unlike anything seen before from the star. As per a report by India Today Digital, the 43-year-old actor will be seen in a rugged, powerful, and rooted world created by the 'Jawan' director, with the movie being a high-octane sci-fi action spectacle. Guided by celebrity fitness trainer Lloyd Stevens It is known that celebrity fitness coach Lloyd Stevens, who earlier trained stars like Jr NTR and Ranveer Singh , will be training Allu Arjun after he shared a picture with the 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' star on social media. Training for strength, agility, and commanding presence The report suggests Lloyd Stevens is guiding Arjun through a specialized program focused on agility, strength, and a raw, commanding presence rather than just muscle bulk. This intense preparation reflects the demanding nature of the character Atlee has crafted a powerful, commanding figure rooted deeply in the film's unique world. Allu Arjun is also deeply involved in every creative aspect of the film, working closely with Atlee to ensure authenticity and intensity in his performance. Atlee, fresh off his blockbuster 'Jawan', is directing this ambitious project. The film is expected to be a pan-India entertainer with a massive budget reportedly around Rs 800 crore. While plot details remain under wraps, the project is expected to begin shooting later in 2025. Additionally, around Rs 250 crore of this budget is allocated for cutting-edge visual effects, with top Hollywood VFX experts involved, including artists who have worked on global hits like 'Iron Man 2', 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts', 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', and 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. The film's technical team includes renowned VFX supervisors and studios such as Lola VFX and Ironhead Studio.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Allu Arjun seen in an all-white look at Hyderabad airport
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. Tollywood icon 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.
The Guardian
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘No thought given to the human being': Ben Affleck says he hated his ‘horrendous' Batman suit
Ben Affleck says that he 'hated' the Batsuit, and that it was 'horrendous to wear' and 'made it difficult to make the movie'. Speaking to GQ, Affleck said that the main issue with the elaborate costume was the heat it generated. 'They don't breathe. They're made to look the way they want them to look. There's no thought put into the human being. So what happens is that you just start sweating … So in that thing, you'd just be pouring water, because you have that cowl over it. Like, there's one thing to wear the suit, but once you cover your head, I guess that's where all your heat kind of escapes and you feel it.' Affleck said that even highly trained stunt performers found it difficult to wear the suit for long periods. 'They could do that for about like 45, 50 minutes and then they're like gonna get heatstroke. So you had to come out of it.' He added: 'It just made it difficult to make the movie, because you're so hot. It also does not make you feel very heroic, because you're instantly exhausted and really sweaty.' Affleck played Batman in two features directed by Zack Snyder: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016 and Justice League in 2017 (with the latter re-edited and released in 2021 as Zack Snyder's Justice League), as well as cameos in Suicide Squad and The Flash. Affleck was originally attached to star in, direct and co-write subsequent standalone film The Batman, but was ultimately replaced in the role by Robert Pattinson after the disappointing commercial performance of Batman v Superman and Justice League. Affleck's Batsuit, designed by Oscar-nominated costume designer Michael Wilkinson and built by Jose Fernandez and Ironhead Studio, was reportedly made from multiple layers of Lycra and foam, taking Affleck around 25 minutes to get into it, with up to six costume assistants helping. In 2015, Wilkinson described the cowl as 'incredible engineering', saying that previous Batsuits had not allowed actors to turn their heads, and that the costume as designed was 'comfortable and very flexible' and allow Affleck to perform in 'a very natural and forceful way'. Affleck's Batsuit is not the first to attract criticism, with the 'nipple suit' George Clooney wore for Batman & Robin in 1997 often cited as one of the reasons for the film's poor performance.
