The highly anticipated Allu Arjun–Atlee collaboration, tentatively titled AA22xA6, continues to remain under wraps, with the makers maintaining an unusual level of secrecy around the project. The last official update came months ago — in June — when the team confirmed Deepika Padukone’s casting. Since then, the production house has avoided sharing any new information, creating a growing sense of restlessness among fans.
Despite the silence, work on the film is far from stalled. According to industry sources, the shooting is progressing steadily inside a large, custom-built VFX facility in Mumbai. The sci-fi thriller demands extensive technical planning, and most of the current schedule is reportedly focused on motion capture and effects-driven sequences.
Allu Arjun Keen to Wrap His Portions Sooner
Sources close to the project reveal that Allu Arjun has requested director Atlee to tighten the shooting timeline. The actor is aiming to announce a new project around June 2026, but he intends to do so only after completing his work on AA22xA6.
The strategy is simple, avoid repeating the Pushpa situation. During Pushpa, Allu Arjun had to wait through lengthy post-production phases before he could commit to another film. This time, he wants to utilize that window to build momentum for his next project — an approach that looks sharp on paper but could prove challenging given the heavy technical demands of the current film.
Fans Growing Impatient Over Lack of Updates
While the internal filmmaking machinery keeps moving, the fanbase isn’t entirely satisfied. Nearly four months have passed without a single update, despite expectations of periodic announcements from a pan-India project of this scale.
At one point, insiders say the team almost went ahead with revealing Mrunal Thakur as part of the cast. A promo featuring her was even shot. But just before the announcement, the makers reportedly pulled back, choosing to maintain silence instead. This last-minute reversal only intensified speculation online.
Fans argue that big-budget tentpole films rely on sustained engagement, and a communication blackout works against the hype. But the production team maintains that promotional activity has been planned strategically and will roll out only when the timing aligns with their larger campaign goals.
Makers Say It’s “Premature” to Reveal Anything Now
Despite mounting chatter online, sources from the film unit insist that the team is far from unprepared. Promotional beats, teasers, and announcements are already mapped out. They believe that releasing anything now — while major parts of the film are still in progress — would be premature and may derail the intended rollout.
For now, AA22xA6 remains one of the industry’s most closely guarded projects — high-profile, technically ambitious, and wrapped in silence. With Allu Arjun pushing to close his portions and fans demanding visibility, the pressure on the makers is undeniable. What remains to be seen is when the team finally chooses to break its silence — and how much they reveal when they do.
