Atlee's Next, Featuring Allu Arjun, To Have Rs 350 Cr VFX Budget? What We Know
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AA22xA6 makers are reportedly setting aside nearly Rs 350 - Rs 400 crore budget solely for the visual effects.
Allu Arjun is currently busy filming for his upcoming sci-fi project, tentatively titled AA22xA6. Directed by Atlee, the film is set to be a visual spectacle. Latest media reports suggest that the makers are setting aside nearly Rs 350 – Rs 400 crore budget solely for the visual effects.
In a post shared on X, film analyst Sumanth shared that the AA22xA6 team is planning to push the boundaries of Indian cinema with unparalleled VFX work with a budget between Rs 350-400 crores. Reportedly, the producers have given director Atlee a free hand over the movie's budget. However, the makers have made no official confirmation regarding the same.
Allu Arjun started shooting for AA22xA6 earlier this month. Reportedly, a puja ceremony was performed on the sets on June 12 after which the makers kickstarted the principal photography. Actress Mrunal Thakur also joined Allu Arjun on the set. However, it remains unclear when Deepika Padukone will be joining the shoot schedule.
AA22xA6 marks the first collaboration between Allu Arjun and Atlee. The film is touted to be an action entertainer and is rumoured to feature a two-hero storyline. Allu Arjun's team recently clarified that the actor will be playing double roles in the film, adding another intriguing layer to the movie's narrative.
Previously, Allu Arjun shared some details about AA22xA6 in an interview with News9. The actor said, 'Yes, it's my twenty-second film, it's with Atlee garu who directed Jawaan, and we have come together for it. I like the idea that he told me, and I like his aspirations, and I felt it was like mine on many levels, and we hope to bring a very new visual spectacle film to Indian cinema."
Produced by Sun Pictures, AA22xA6 is slated to release in 2026.
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