South superstar Allu Arjun will star in a massive sci-fi actioner, working title AA22xA6, his maiden project with blockbuster helmer Atlee. Famous for his tear-jerking mass entertainers such as Jawan, Atlee teams up with Arjun for what will surely be a game-changer at the movies. Produced by Sun Pictures, which has a massive ₹800 crore budget behind it, the film is among the costliest Indian movies ever made.
Will Smith in Negotiations to Sign on as Villain
In a historic development, Hollywood blockbuster star Will Smith is said to be negotiating to play the lead villain. Famous for blockbuster roles in Men in Black and I Am Legend, Smith’s signing would represent his Indian cinema debut—injecting international appeal and demonstrating a sea change in Indian cinema’s global reach.
To match the scale of the film, best Hollywood VFX houses having delivered Avengers, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman—are designing the visual effects, striving for a globally par standard.
Allu Arjun, Deepika Padukone And Will Smith_Pic Courtesy X
Double Roles and Bollywood Star Power
Adding to the commotion, Allu Arjun’s team has made it official that he will essay two characters in the movie, leading to speculation of a showdown of titans between his two avatars and the Hollywood villain. The movie is also said to have a two-hero storyline, with the second lead yet to be announced.