Atlee is currently immersed in preparing his much anticipated pan-Indian venture with Telugu Superstar Allu Arjun, tentatively titled AA22xA6, marking his first foray into Telugu cinema. Speaking to media, Atlee revealed that the team is working tirelessly – often through “sleepless nights” to craft a project that pushes creative boundaries and delivers a cinematic experience that audiences will “taste to the maximum.”
With AA22xA6 slated for a 2027 theatrical release, speculation has grown around its scale and cast. Deepika Padukone, who previously collaborated with Atlee in Jawan, has signed on as the female lead, a creative choice the director refers to as having “lucky charm” status. Her involvement, alongside Allu Arjun, has only heightened expectations for the film’s narrative depth and visual spectacle.
In a separate conversation, Atlee addressed rumors surrounding his potential involvement in Don 3 and the possibility of directing a Jawan sequel with Shah Rukh Khan. While acknowledging his strong rapport with the Bollywood icon following Jawan’s blockbuster success, he clarified that Jawan 2 is not slated to be his immediate next project. He confirmed that although future collaborations with Shah Rukh Khan remain likely, current reports linking him to Don 3 are unfounded.
As Atlee balances bold new creative ventures, industry observers and fans alike are keenly awaiting further updates on both his pan-Indian spectacle and prospective cross industry partnerships.