AA22 X A6: Allu Arjun And Atlee Join Forces For Mind-Blowing Cinematic Experience
On the occasion of Allu Arjun's birthday, Sun Pictures has announced a new project, marking the first collaboration between the superstar and director Atlee.
When it comes to the charismatic Allu Arjun, just a simple birthday wish doesn’t quite capture the gratitude his fans feel. So, how do you honour the ‘Icon Star’ on his special day? Well, how about a ground-breaking collaboration with one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated directors? That’s exactly what Sun Pictures did — gifting Allu Arjun an exciting project with acclaimed filmmaker Atlee Kumar, marking a major milestone in Indian cinema. On the occasion of Allu Arjun’s 43rd birthday, Sun Pictures made a grand announcement that set the internet abuzz.
The production house revealed their first collaboration with the superstar and director Atlee Kumar. In a promo video, Sun Pictures gave fans a glimpse into what promises to be a “landmark cinematic event”. It is tentatively titled ‘AA22 X A6’ and touted to be a never-seen-before sci-fi actioner.
Check out the video here:
The video opened with a meeting between Allu Arjun, Atlee, and Kalanithi Maran, the head of Sun Pictures. What follows is an impressive montage of Arjun and Atlee visiting iconic studios in Los Angeles, the hub of Hollywood magic.
Their first stop was the headquarters of Lola Visual Effects, renowned for its contributions to blockbuster hits like ‘Avengers: Endgame’, ‘It Chapter Two’, ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’, and ‘WandaVision’. The duo then headed to Spectral Motion, Inc., a studio specialising in cinematic creature effects, prosthetic makeup, cutting-edge animatronics, dynamic costumes, and action props.
But the journey didn’t end there. The team explored a few more prominent studios that have made a mark with their top-notch visual effects and innovative cinematic techniques. In one striking moment from the video, Allu Arjun is seen checking out the iconic Black Panther helmet, while both the actor and the director inspect various monstrous props from previous film projects.
Throughout the tour, the technicians and experts repeatedly emphasized that the story of this upcoming project is unlike anything they’ve ever witnessed before.
VFX supervisor James Madigan, known for his work on films like ‘Iron Man ‘2 and ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’, spoke about the project in the video, saying, “I just read the script and I’ve got to say, my head is still spinning.”
Mike Elizalde, Artistic Director at Spectral Motion, added, “The script is seriously unlike anything I’ve ever read. It is the best of the best of what I would ever want to create.”
Academy Award winner Justin Raleigh, CEO of Fractured FX, said, “Reading through it, I’m very excited about all the potential creatures, all the different character possibilities.”
As per a report by Variety, the ambitious, VFX-driven spectacle is set to begin filming this month.
Atlee, known for delivering mass entertainers like ‘Jawan’, ‘Bigil’, and ‘Mersal’, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “This is the film I have always dreamed of making and it’s taken years of quiet work to shape the screenplay into something I truly believe in. To now bring it to life with the Icon Star Allu Arjun Sir, under the visionary leadership of Kalanithi Maran Sir at Sun Pictures, is nothing short of a dream come true. The film is mass at its core and magical in its storytelling, crafted to move and entertain audiences worldwide.”
Fans are already ecstatic about the collaboration between Allu Arjun and Atlee, and the anticipation for this high-concept film is sky-high.
One fan wrote on Sun Pictures’ Instagram post, “International Stuff loading.”
Another one added, “New records are cooking.”
A third one commented, “Box office blast.”
As mass meets magic, and with imagination running wild, this project is poised to be nothing short of a cinematic marvel.
