Tamil filmmaker-actor Lokesh Kanagaraj shared an update with fans on October 12, assuring them that his upcoming film with Allu Arjun, 'AA23', is well underway and in the works.
"Interesting updates coming soon đ„đ„đ„ @alluarjunđ„đ„ @MythriOfficial @anirudhofficial," the filmmaker wrote on X, along with a picture of him discussing the film with the Telugu star.
The development comes on the heels of fans expecting updates from the exciting collaboration. The official announcement of the film was made on January 14, marking the occasion of Pongal. "SAY 23 Goin on a spree Low-Key G Locked in mentally Thatâs a guarantee ! Excited about the new journey with the Maverick@Dir_Lokesh garu," wrote Allu Arjun on X, along with a small announcement video.
The video, which features a brief animated sequence of lions and wolves, lets us know of the key crew behind the film. The upcoming movie will start shoot this year, and will have music by Lokesh Kanagaraj's frequent collaborator Anirudh Ravichander. The film will be produced by Naveen Yerneni and V Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers. The film will mark Kanagaraj's first collaboration with Allu Arjun.
Allu Arjun's next film will be with Tamil filmmaker Atlee. Touted to be a sci-fi actioner, Raaka also co-stars Deepika Padukone. This will be the first time Atlee is teaming up with Allu Arjun, who tasted pan-India success with his 2024 historic blockbuster Pusha 2: The Rule. Directed by Sukumar, the film released last December and grossed over âč1,830 crore globally. Atlee last directed superstar Shah Rukh Khan-led Jawan, the 2023 action blockbuster that marked the filmmaker's Hindi debut.
Kanagaraj, on the other hand, is fresh off the success of his acting debut in Arun Matheswaran's Tamil actioner DC, in which he starred opposite Wamiqa Gabbi. Kanagaraj's last directorial was Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie.