After making headlines for stepping away from Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prabhas’ much-hyped project Spirit, Deepika Padukone has now signed on for another major pan-India film. The actress is officially joining the cast of Allu Arjun and Atlee’s upcoming high-budget entertainer.
Deepika, who recently welcomed her first child, Dua, with husband Ranveer Singh, has been on maternity leave. Despite this, she continues to remain in the spotlight with several big projects on the horizon—including a key role in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King.
Her sudden exit from Spirit became a hot topic across movie portals and social media. According to reports, her decision was not based on mutual agreement. Insiders reveal that there were creative and scheduling clashes between the actress and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Now, the spotlight shifts to her next move—Deepika Padukone joining forces with Allu Arjun and director Atlee, marking her second Telugu film. The project, currently being referred to as AA22×A6, is a lavish production featuring a star-studded cast, including Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor in prominent roles.
Interestingly, this collaboration reunites Deepika and Atlee after their previous association on the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan, which became a massive box office hit, grossing over ₹1200 crore globally.
Reports suggest that Deepika and Atlee had been in discussions for several months, and her signing has now brought even more buzz to the already high-profile project. With this powerful combo of star power and directorial finesse, expectations are sky-high for what promises to be a massive pan-Indian spectacle.
