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NDTV
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Allu Arjun To Play Four Roles In Atlee's Magnum Opus AA22XA6? Here's What We Know
New Delhi: Allu Arjun is set to play four different characters in his upcoming film with director Atlee, tentatively titled AA22 X A6. What's Happening Sources suggest that the actor will portray a grandfather, a father, and two sons in the highly anticipated project. There is also speculation that the film will explore the concept of two parallel universes. However, none of these details have been officially confirmed by the makers. Background AA22 X A6 is already one of the most awaited projects in the industry. In June, the makers officially welcomed actress Deepika Padukone onboard. Sun Pictures, the production house behind the film, released a video featuring director Atlee narrating the script to Deepika. The clip also offered a glimpse of Deepika's motion capture shoot, hinting at a character that resembles a queen, seen riding a horse and wielding a sword. The project has generated major buzz for its scale and ambition. It is being described as a one-of-a-kind film that aims to break new ground in Indian cinema. An earlier announcement video released by Sun Pictures showcased some of the international talent working on the film and their reactions to the script. Well-known VFX supervisor James Madigan, known for his work in Iron Man 2 and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, said, "I just got done reading the script and I got to say, my head is still spinning." In the same clip, Allu Arjun was seen speaking to Mike Elizalde, President of Spectral Motion, asking for his feedback on the script. Elizalde responded, "The script is seriously unlike anything I've ever read. It is the best of the best of what I would ever want to create." Academy Award-winner Justin Raleigh, Artistic Director and CEO of Fractured FX, said, "Reading through it (the script), very excited about all the creature potential. All the different character potential." William Write Anderson, Co-owner of Lola VFX, added, "I cannot wait to be a part of this. I can't wait to see what his vision does. The story is unbelievable."
Hans India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Deepika Padukone talks about what ‘self care' means to her
Bollywood star and new mother Deepika Padukone said that for her self-care is about embracing the small, everyday rituals that bring joy. Deepika took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a mirror selfie. In the image, the actress has a facemask on and is seen giving a slight smile as she posed for the picture. For the caption, she wrote: 'Self-care for me is about embracing the small, everyday rituals that bring joy. As we celebrate self-care month, consider taking a moment for yourself?.' In other news, the actress has joined Allu Arjun and Atlee's magnum opus tentatively titled 'AA22XA6.' It was last month, taking to its X timeline, Sun Pictures, the production house had mentioned: 'The Queen marches to conquer! Welcome onboard @deepikapadukone #TheFacesOfAA22xA6. #AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures. @alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6' The production house shared a video of Atlee meeting Deepika and narrating the script to clip also gives a glimpse of Deepika's motion capture portions in the film. The visuals give the impression that Deepika plays a queen, who rides a horse and wields a sword in the film. The clip also had Allu Arjun talking to Mike Elizalde, the president of Spectral Motion and asking him what he thought of the script. Deepika is also keeping busy with mommy duties to her newborn daughter Dua. The actress and her husband Ranveer Singh, welcomed their first bundle of joy in September 2024. The actress started dating Ranveer Singh in 2012 while shooting for 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela' directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. They got married in 2018 in traditional Konkani Hindu and Sikh Anand Karaj ceremonies at Lake Como, Italy. Deepika was last seen on screen in Rohit Shetty's Singham Again. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Ranveer, Akshay Kumar, Shweta Tiwari, Dayanand Shetty, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Kapoor and Jackie Shroff.
Economic Times
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Massive South-Bollywood crossover incoming! This top actress joins Allu Arjun and Atlee for a mega cinematic spectacle
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads About the untitled movie Deepika Padukone and Spirit controversy Bollywood meets South India's biggest stars in what's shaping up to be a cinematic storm. Deepika Padukone , fresh off her high-profile roles, has officially joined forces with director Atlee and Telugu superstar Allu Arjun for the upcoming mega-project currently titled AA22xA6 . This collaboration is not only packed with star power but also promises to push creative and visual boundaries, roping in top Hollywood VFX giants to craft what many are already calling a global announcement came on June 7, with a striking video shared by Sun Pictures . It shows Padukone deep in discussion with Atlee before transforming into her battle-ready avatar on set, adorned in dramatic costume and headgear. The production house captioned it fittingly: 'The Queen marches to conquer!'This marks Padukone's second outing with Atlee after Jawan and her first-ever collaboration with Pushpa star Allu Arjun, sparking huge excitement across fanbases. But the buzz doesn't stop at the cast. Hollywood VFX veterans—including James Madigan (Iron Man 2), Mike Elizalde (Spectral Motion), Justin Raleigh (Fractured FX), and William Write Anderson (Lola VFX), have heaped praise on the script, calling it mind-bending and packed with limitless creative filming set to begin later this year, AA22xA6 is aiming for nothing short of a global audience. The rest of the cast and crew are yet to be Padukone's reported exit from Spirit, directed by Animal filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has stirred major buzz. According to GreatAndhra, the fallout was driven by creative and professional clashes, ranging from her request for an 8-hour workday and a hefty Rs 20 crore fee with profit share, to her alleged reluctance to speak Telugu for the role. Tensions reportedly peaked, leading Vanga to recast the lead. While no names were mentioned, Vanga's emotional post on X about a betrayal and 'dirty PR games' seemed to hint at the situation. Soon after, Triptii Dimri was confirmed as the new lead, intensifying the speculation.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Massive South-Bollywood crossover incoming! This top actress joins Allu Arjun and Atlee for a mega cinematic spectacle
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads About the untitled movie Deepika Padukone and Spirit controversy Bollywood meets South India's biggest stars in what's shaping up to be a cinematic storm. Deepika Padukone , fresh off her high-profile roles, has officially joined forces with director Atlee and Telugu superstar Allu Arjun for the upcoming mega-project currently titled AA22xA6 . This collaboration is not only packed with star power but also promises to push creative and visual boundaries, roping in top Hollywood VFX giants to craft what many are already calling a global announcement came on June 7, with a striking video shared by Sun Pictures . It shows Padukone deep in discussion with Atlee before transforming into her battle-ready avatar on set, adorned in dramatic costume and headgear. The production house captioned it fittingly: 'The Queen marches to conquer!'This marks Padukone's second outing with Atlee after Jawan and her first-ever collaboration with Pushpa star Allu Arjun, sparking huge excitement across fanbases. But the buzz doesn't stop at the cast. Hollywood VFX veterans—including James Madigan (Iron Man 2), Mike Elizalde (Spectral Motion), Justin Raleigh (Fractured FX), and William Write Anderson (Lola VFX), have heaped praise on the script, calling it mind-bending and packed with limitless creative filming set to begin later this year, AA22xA6 is aiming for nothing short of a global audience. The rest of the cast and crew are yet to be Padukone's reported exit from Spirit, directed by Animal filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has stirred major buzz. According to GreatAndhra, the fallout was driven by creative and professional clashes, ranging from her request for an 8-hour workday and a hefty Rs 20 crore fee with profit share, to her alleged reluctance to speak Telugu for the role. Tensions reportedly peaked, leading Vanga to recast the lead. While no names were mentioned, Vanga's emotional post on X about a betrayal and 'dirty PR games' seemed to hint at the situation. Soon after, Triptii Dimri was confirmed as the new lead, intensifying the speculation.
Geek Tyrant
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Adam Savage on Why Practical Creature Effects Are Worth It — GeekTyrant
In this episode of Tested , Adam Savage talks about practical creature effects in films and why they are worth it as he tours a selection of the practical creatures Spectral Motion, which worked on films like Hellboy II: The Golden Army , Lady in the Water , and the show Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities . 'From animatronic beasts straight out of nightmares to towering costumes for creature performers, this showcase is just a small sample of the decades of incredible work done at Mike Elizalde's studio.' I love when genre films, especially creature feature horror movie lean into the practical effects side of things. I wish we would see more of that from Hollywood.
