Deepika Padukone Joins Atlee and Allu Arjun's AA22 x A6 as Warrior Queen

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has officially announced her collaboration with acclaimed director Atlee and Telugu superstar Allu Arjun for the upcoming film tentatively titled "AA22 x A6." The announcement came through a special video released by Sun Pictures, marking Padukone's first professional commitment since welcoming her daughter Dua.

In the highly anticipated project, Padukone is expected to portray a warrior queen opposite Allu Arjun. Production for the film is scheduled to begin in June 2025, generating significant excitement among fans across film industries.

The announcement has drawn particular attention as it comes shortly after Padukone's controversial exit from director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's project "Spirit," which was set to star Prabhas. Industry observers and fans have been quick to draw comparisons between her departure from one project and swift commitment to another.

Padukone's husband and fellow actor Ranveer Singh showed enthusiastic support for her new venture, demonstrating what fans are calling "Hubby no. 1" behavior following the announcement.

This collaboration represents a significant cross-industry project bringing together talent from Bollywood and Telugu cinema under the direction of Atlee, who recently found success working with Shah Rukh Khan.