Allu Arjun Takes On S.S. Rajamouli
Two mega action films, two rival leading ladies, and one heavyweight clash that could shake both Bollywood and Tollywood
Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are set for a global face-off, while Allu Arjun is gearing up to challenge Rajamouli on his own turf with Atlee by his side.
The Global Duel
For years, Deepika has felt overshadowed by Priyanka’s Hollywood run. While xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) gave Deepika a global splash, it didn’t quite launch her international career. Priyanka, meanwhile, surged ahead with American projects.
Arjun’s Big Gamble
Sources reveal that Allu Arjun’s upcoming film with Atlee is pitched as “bigger than Rajamouli’s RRR or anything else he has ever done.” For Arjun, it’s personal — Rajamouli has never cast him, a snub that reportedly drove him to prove his worth with Pushpa.
The 2026 Showdown
Both mega-films — Rajamouli’s Mahesh-Priyanka actioner and Arjun-Atlee’s Deepika-fronted spectacle — will feature Hollywood stunt teams and high-octane action. And both are expected to release in the latter half of 2026.
