Following the monumental success of “Pushpa 2,” which amassed over $210 million globally , pan-India star Allu Arjun is officially joining forces with director Atlee and marquee production house Sun Pictures for a new feature that promises to be a high-concept, VFX-driven spectacle.
Backed by Sun Group’s Kalanithi Maran, the untitled film is slated to go into production this month, it was revealed on the occasion of Arjun’s birthday on Tuesday.
Arjun and Atlee were recently in Los Angeles, where the duo met with leading special effects companies to map out the film’s ambitious visual palette. The project, still under wraps in terms of title and casting, is being positioned as an original big-screen event with mass appeal and cutting-edge visuals, aimed at global theatrical audiences.
“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,” said Atlee in a statement. “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.”
“Magic with mass & a world beyond imagination! #AA22,” Arjun posted on X. “Teaming up with @Atlee_dir garu for something truly spectacular with the unparalleled support of @sunpictures.”
Arjun is coming off a record-breaking run with “Pushpa 2,” which solidified his status as a pan-Indian phenomenon. The film grossed some $210 million worldwide, making it the third highest Indian grosser of all time. Known for blending star power with performance depth, Arjun has consistently elevated commercial cinema with his charismatic screen presence and choice of bold, genre-defining roles. This new film marks his first collaboration with Atlee and Sun Pictures, adding a new chapter to an already dynamic career.
Atlee, known for helming Tamil-language blockbusters like “Theri,” “Mersal,” and “Bigil,” as well as the 2023 Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Jawan,” has built a reputation for marrying emotion-heavy storytelling with commercial flair. “Jawan” concluded its theatrical run with a worldwide total of over approximately $135 million, making it the sixth highest Indian grosser of all time. His work consistently delivers strong box office returns while expanding the grammar of mainstream Indian cinema. This new venture marks Atlee’s next step into pan-Indian filmmaking, further amplifying his reach across markets.
Atlee, Allu Arjun
Sun Pictures
