In a major development that has excited fans across India, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has officially signed on to star alongside Telugu superstar Allu Arjun in the much-anticipated film AA22xA6, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Atlee.
Deepika Padukone teams up with Atlee for new film
The film, touted as a groundbreaking magnum opus by production house Sun Pictures, promises a cinematic spectacle with a star-studded cast and cutting-edge technology, setting new benchmarks for Indian cinema.
Sharing the news on their X (formerly Twitter) handle, Sun Pictures wrote, “The Queen marches to conquer! Welcome onboard @deepikapadukone #TheFacesOfAA22xA6. #AA22xA6 – A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures. @alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6.” Alongside the announcement, the production house released a video showing director Atlee meeting Deepika and narrating the script to her.
The video also offers a sneak peek into Deepika Padukone’s motion capture sequences for the film. Early visuals suggest she will portray a queenly figure, featuring scenes of her riding a horse and wielding a sword.
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All about Allu Arjun’s AA22xA6
The project has generated massive buzz as a film unlike any seen before, with top industry experts contributing to its creation. Earlier, Sun Pictures had released an announcement video showcasing key technicians praising the script’s originality and scope.
VFX supervisor James Madigan, known for his work on Iron Man 2 and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, remarked, “I just got done reading the script and I got to say, my head is still spinning.”
In the same video, Allu Arjun converses with Mike Elizalde, president of Spectral Motion, who responded, “The script is seriously unlike anything I’ve ever read. It is the best of the best of what I would ever want to create.”
The makers are positioning AA22xA6 as a magnum opus designed to appeal to audiences worldwide, promising a cinematic experience that pushes creative and technical boundaries.
