It's Confirmed! After Passing On Spirit, Deepika Padukone Onboards Allu Arjun-Atlee's AA22xA6

Allu Arjun's movie with director Atlee is one of the most anticipated projects in Tollywood. After being tight-lipped for days, makers of the film shut down all speculations and announced Deepika Padukone's casting as the female lead. The announcement has raised the anticipation of the fans regarding the project.

Deepika Padukone to reunite with Atlee 

Deepika Padukone featured in an extended cameo appearance in Atlee's maiden Bollywood directorial Jawaan (2023). The actress will reunite with the director for the film and will share the screen with Allu Arjun for the first time. This marks her second Telugu venture after the Prabhas headliner Kalki 2898 AD.

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The movie, tentatively titled, AA22xA6, will also mark Allu Arjun's first project after the blockbuster Pushpa 2. The movie was officially announced on Allu Arjun's 43rd birthday on April 8. The production house, Sun Pictures, shared the movie announcement post that read, “Magic with mass & a world beyond imagination! #AA22. Teaming up with @Atlee_dir garu for something truly spectacular with the unparalleled support of @sunpictures."

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Deepika Padukone and the curious case of Spirit

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The news of Deepika Padukone joining the Allu Arjun film comes days after her alleged and much-controversial exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's directorial, Spirit. As per reports, the actress laid out some conditions with respect to working hours, fair pay and dubbing of the film, which the filmmaker did not agree to, leading to her passing on the role. Animal fame Triptii Dimri was ultimately announced as the female lead of the film. However, following Deepika's exit, Sandeep Reddy Vanga indirectly accused the actress of leaking the film's plot. The actress has remained silent on the matter.