In April 2025, Telugu superstar, Allu Arjun and blockbuster filmmaker, Atlee officially announced their ambitious new project, which has been tentatively titled AA22xA6. The film will be a VFX-heavy sci-fi action thriller and is being produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures. The film features many big names, including Deepika Padukone, and the recent announcement has made the involvement of Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, and Janhvi Kapoor official for the project.
Rashmika Mandanna will reunite with Allu Arjun after Pushpa for AA22xA6
One of the biggest surprises that AA22xA6 brought was the return of Rashmika Mandanna, alongside her Pushpa co-star, Allu Arjun. According to a Pinkvilla report, Rashmika’s role is set to be ‘one of the most daring’ of her career. Unlike the romantic dynamics in Pushpa, this time, her character will share a completely different equation with Arjun. Her character’s design and arc are currently in pre-production.
Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor have joined the star-studded cast of AA22xA6
Reports have confirmed that Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor have joined the ensemble cast of AA22xA6, and they’ll be playing pivotal roles in this mega venture. While talking about the movie with Pinkvilla, a source could be quoted as saying:
“Atlee’s next is a technical marvel, as the filmmaker is looking to create his Avatar-like film set in two different universes. He has got a rock-solid ensemble cast, as the biggest male and female actors of Indian Cinema are on board the film to play key roles.”
Deepika Padukone will lead a power-packed female cast for AA22xA6
Soon after the announcement that Bollywood’s leading lady, Deepika Padukone, would play a key role in the project, a teaser video was released, which gave fans a brief glimpse of her character, which left fans excited. Rumours of her leading a power-packed female cast have left fans buzzing, and they are already creating fan theories and possible story angles.
Four leading ladies and possibly one more for AA22xA6
With Deepika, Janhvi, Mrunal, and Rashmika already confirmed, AA22xA6 is shaping up to be a star-studded affair being lead by female actresses. India Today, has reportedly hinted at the possibility of one more leading lady joining the cast, which will make AA22xA6 an ensemble like no other ever seen in Indian cinema. Each actress is expected to bring a unique depth to her role, which will contribute to the film’s layered storytelling.
AA22xA6 will feature groundbreaking VFX and de-ageing technology
Director Atlee is reportedly crafting his most ambitious film yet, which is inspired by the scale and innovation of Avatar. The promotional video for the film revealed that Ateel and Arjun visited renowned VFX and design studios, like Lola VFX, ILM Technoprops, and Legacy Effects, for their movie AA22xA6. The film is expected to utilise a significant amount of technological assistance, including de-ageing techniques and high-concept sci-fi visuals. It is reported that post-production will run in parallel with filming, offering the cast an opportunity to examine their work simultaneously.
What is the release timeline, and what should fans expect from AA22xA6?
Production of AA22xA6 is already underway, and the filming is expected to continue until the second half of 2026. Earlier, Atlee, in a statement, shared that the film is mass at its core and magical in its storytelling; it is crafted to move and entertain audiences worldwide. He said:
“This is the film I have always dreamed of making, and it’s taken years of quiet work to shape the screenplay into something I truly believe in. To now bring it to life with the Icon Star Allu Arjun Sir, under the visionary leadership of Kalanithi Maran Sir at Sun Pictures, is nothing short of a dream come true.”
What are your thoughts about AA22xA6 cast? Who could be the fifth actress to join the ensemble?
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