It's Official: Allu Arjun Joins Hands With Lokesh Kangaraaj
It looks like Allu Arjun is fascinated with Tamil directors and doing back to back movies with them.
By : BVS Prakash
Update: 2026-01-14 10:35 GMT
On the auspicious occasion of Bhogi, a special project was officially announced, marking the coming together of Icon Star Allu Arjun and sensational Kollywood filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. The collaboration was unveiled through a conceptual video.
The glimpse portrays the protagonist as the king of the jungle, symbolized as a lion, while a group of foxes attempts to establish dominance. Tentatively titled #AA23, the project is scheduled to go on floors in 2026 after Allu Arjun wraps up his film with Atlee.
While many had assumed that Lokesh Kanagaraj would collaborate with another Tamil hero after Coolie, the director surprised everyone by announcing a film with Allu Arjun. Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music, and Mythri Movie Makers will bankroll the prestigious project.
It looks like Allu Arjun is fascinated with Tamil directors and doing back to back movies with them. His last release with Telugu director Sukumar was Pushpa The Rule.