Allu Arjun on teaming up with Atlee for sci-fi epic; says, "I felt we were like minds on many levels"

Allu Arjun opened up about his much-anticipated collaboration with director Atlee for their upcoming sci-fi film, tentatively titled 'AA22xA6'. Allu Arjun recently expressed his admiration for Atlee's vision and shared that they connected creatively, feeling like-minded on many levels.
At the recently held WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai, the 'Pushpa' actor revealed that the film has a fresh visual spectacle to offer the Indian audience which will have an international-scale presentation with Indian emotions and cultural sensibilities.
Speaking about the collaboration, Allu Arjun mentioned how impressed he was by the concept Atlee pitched and appreciated the director's aspirations. He described the project as a new milestone for Indian cinema.

He said, "Yes, it's my twenty-second film, it's with Atlee garu who directed Jawaan and many other superhit films in the South. So, we have come together. I really liked the idea that he told me and I like his aspirations and I felt we were like minds in many levels. We hope to bring a very new visual spectacle film to Indian Cinema. It will be a very International representation film with total Indian sensibilities."
This marks the first time the 'Pushpa 2' star is working with the acclaimed director.
During the panel discussion titled "Talent Beyond Borders," Allu Arjun also shared his personal journey and the strong influence of his family. He credited his uncle, Megastar Chiranjeevi, as one of his greatest inspirations and a close friend who has had a big impact on his career. Coming from a family of filmmakers, including his grandfather Allu Ramalingaiah and father Allu Aravind, Allu Arjun acknowledged that this support system has humbled him and played a crucial role in shaping his career.