Overview

• Sun Pictures released a video captioned “The Queen marches to conquer” to introduce Deepika Padukone as the female lead opposite Allu Arjun in AA22xA6.
• Padukone’s casting follows her departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit after reported disagreements over working hours and remuneration.
• AA22xA6 is positioned as a pan-India spectacle with world-class VFX technicians who have worked on franchises like Avengers and Mission: Impossible.
• Allu Arjun will portray dual roles for the first time, with production slated to start in mid-2025 and a release planned for 2026 or Pongal 2027.
• Director Atlee praised the collaboration as a “filmmaker’s dream synergy,” underscoring the film’s ambition and scale.