Allu Arjun calls his father his ‘God' on Father's Day; receives sweet surprise from kids
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South star Allu Arjun took to social media to mark Father's Day with a touching tribute to his father, veteran producer Allu Aravind.
Sharing a picture of the two of them holding awards, Arjun captioned it, 'Happy Father's Day to my GOD.'
The image symbolized not just their familial bond but also their mutual admiration as artists and contributors to Indian cinema.
In another emotional moment, the actor revealed he had received a special cake from his children, Ayaan and Arha, who were away at the time. 'Thank you Ayaan & Arha. I miss you guys!' he wrote in a heartfelt note, giving fans a peek into his loving relationship with his kids.
Fans react - Miss u nanna
Allu Arjun's post was soon flooded with comments from fans. One wrote, 'Happy Fathers Day Miss u nanna.' Another one wrote, 'Congratulations sir
you are the most hardworking person in film industry
keep growing sir .
Love you so much .' A third one wrote, 'Happy Father's Day.'
Big project begins: Allu Arjun and Atlee's first film rolls out
Happy birthday Allu Arjun
Adding to the excitement, Allu Arjun's highly anticipated project with blockbuster director Atlee has officially gone on floors. Temporarily titled 'AA22xA6', the film began shooting in Mumbai on June 12, following a traditional puja ceremony. This marks the first collaboration between two of the most celebrated names in South Indian cinema, and fans have already begun buzzing with high expectations.
The production is reportedly a massive action entertainer with a grand scale as seen in most of Atlee movies.
Mrunal Thakur joins the cast; Deepika's entry teased
According to reports from Sacnilk, actress Mrunal Thakur has joined the team and is currently filming her portions in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone is expected to join the shoot in the upcoming schedules. Earlier, the production house had shared a promo video featuring Deepika discussing the script with Atlee, giving fans a glimpse of her action-packed avatar. The video called her a 'queen' set to 'conquer,' hinting at a significant and dynamic role in the film.
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