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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
AA22xA6: Allu Arjun and Mrunal Thakur shoot for Atlee directorial's VFX portions in Mumbai
Allu Arjun and director Atlee are joining hands for the first time with the movie AA22xA6. As various rumors about the movie are doing the rounds, it appears that the film is currently undergoing a shoot for visual effects portions in Mumbai with Mrunal Thakur. According to rumors, including an X post by Laxmi Kanth, the upcoming magnum opus is filming for VFX portions with both actors coming together for the very first time. Following the shoot, the team is expected to erect a massive set for the 'parallel universe' movie touted to be made on a budget of Rs 800 crores. Talking about the movie, AA22xA6 is considered one of the most ambitious projects to be made in Indian cinema. The film is reported to feature extensive use of visual effects, with various international studios collaborating on its production. While more details about the film are yet to be confirmed, the cinematic venture is expected to present Allu Arjun in multiple different roles, including an animated version. Recently, the makers revealed that Deepika Padukone will be playing one of the lead roles in the film. With a total of 5 different heroines expected to feature in it, the names of actresses like Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur are doing the rounds. Interestingly, Deepika was initially considered for a role in Prabhas starrer Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, owing to a failure in negotiations, the actress is said to have walked out of the project. Coming to Allu Arjun's work front, the actor was last seen in Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar, which is the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil alongside him. The film tells the story of Pushparaju, a daily wage worker who transitions into becoming a sandalwood smuggler, eventually rising to become the kingpin of the syndicate. As the movie ended on a high note, the film is set to have a 3rd installment titled Pushpa 3: The Rampage. Furthermore, the actor is reportedly in talks with Minnal Murali director Basil Joseph for a potential movie project.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Tough, but not impossible': After Deepika Padukone's 8-hour work demand, Genelia and Chitrangda share their thoughts
One of the most talked about controversies in Tinsel Town this month was Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next film Spirit and the rumoured reasons behind it. Some reports suggested that Deepika walked out because she was uncomfortable doing bold scenes whereas other rumours claimed that the new mother demanded a strict 8-hour work day, 6 of them being shoot time. Almost everyone in the industry had an opinion about the work schedule debate, speaking from their personal experiences. The latest in this list are Deepika's fellow actors Genelia Deshmukh and Chitrangda Singh. A post shared by Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) Genelia Deshmukh is currently busy gearing up for her next release Sitaare Zameen Par, co-starring Aamir Khan. In a recent chat with Zoom, the actor and mother of two children opened up about managing her work life, personal life and making adjustments along the way. Genelia was quoted saying, 'It is tough, but it is not impossible. I do work for 10 hours a day, and there are days when the director asks to extend it to 11 or 12 hours. I think it's fair, but we just need time to make those adjustments. When you have a day or two where you have to overdo, it's also an understanding and a process that needs to be done.' A post shared by Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) Housefull 5 actor Chitrangda Singh, on the other hand, had a neutral approach on this debate. She claimed that it all depends on the personal relationship of an actor and a director and the requirements of a filmmaker. Talking to IANS, Chitrangda explained that if a filmmaker can manage the work-schedule requested by an actor, they might agree to work around it. However, sometimes this is not possible because of time and money restraints. A post shared by Chitrangda Singh (@chitrangda) Talking about Deepika's rumoured reason for exiting Spirit, Chitrangda shared, 'So I feel it is everyone's own choice and I think Deepika is a very big actress and it is her right to make a choice, it's her privilege to make a choice.' Animal star Triptii Dimri has now been roped in by Sandeep Reddy Vanga for Prabhas-starrer Spirit. Deepika, on the other hand, has announced her next film with Atlee and Allu Arjun, tentatively titled AA22xA6.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
AA22: Atlee reacts to accusations of copying American film Dune's poster for Allu Arjun's upcoming project
Allu Arjun and Atlee's mega film, AA22xA6, has been under all the attention of audiences lately. The large scale of the project is one reason for all the hype, followed by the fact that Deepika Padukone has stepped on board in one of the lead roles. Recently, the filmmaker opened up about accusations surrounding the project, based on one of its initial posters, where netizens claimed to find similarities with the American film Dune. Did Atlee lift AA22's poster from American film Dune? Well, the AA22-Dune poster row was a much-debated topic when the first announcement of the project was made. Netizens were almost sure that Atlee had copied the style of the poster, inspired by the popular American epic space drama. The filmmaker has now finally broken his silence on all the claims. Speaking at the Sathyabama University, he agreed how oftentimes people have perceived that his work has been lifted from various other film works. Atlee clarifies claims of copying Dune's poster in AA22 However, he added that whatever success has come his way so far, including the honorary doctorate degree he got from the university, it was only because of his honesty at work, which lies at the very core. In his words, 'Today, when I got the doctorate and they played music from Mersal, I believe I earned this only through honesty, only through love. I promise today that I will make this country proud." Deepika Padukone joined AA22 as leading actress Fan excitement around AA22 peaked when the makers formally announced Deepika Padukone joining the project with a special video. Shared by Sun Pictures, it featured the newbie mom gearing up for action under Atlee's direction. This was the first time that she would pair up opposite Allu Arjun. From the looks of it, the Bollywood actress seemed to be essaying the role of a warrior queen.
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First Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
After Kajol, Deepika Padukone finds support in actress Kritika Kamra amid 'Spirit' fiasco: 'Some male stars don't even work for 8 hours and...'
Padukone has found support in the likes of Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Mani Ratnam, and Neha Dhupia. And now actress Kritika Kamra has also backed her rightful demands read more Deepika Padukone's recent exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit featuring Prabhas has been garnering headlines for quite some time now. The actress quit the project because the director refused to accommodate an 8-hour shift, as Padukone had recently embraced motherhood and wanted to spend time with her baby. The filmmaker replaced Deepika with Triptii Dimri in his film by sharing the news on his social media account. Padukone has found support in the likes of Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Mani Ratnam, and Neha Dhupia. And now actress Kritika Kamra has also backed her rightful demands and said, 'Eight hours is a reasonable demand. Some of our male stars don't even work for eight hours. They have that privilege that they can turn up late. It has become such a huge talking point. There is no parity in this.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Earlier Ajay Devgn also shared his support for Deepika Padukone and had said, 'It's not that it's not going down well with people. Most of the honest filmmakers will not have problems with it. And apart from this, being a mother and working for eight hours, most people have started working eight-nine-hour shifts.' Filmmaker Mani Ratnam had also supported Padukone by calling her demand valid and News18, 'I think it is a rightful demand. I'm glad she's in a position to ask for it. I think as a filmmaker, you will take that into consideration when you cast. It is not an unreasonable thing to ask, but an absolute necessity. I think that should be the priority. You have to acknowledge that, understand it and work around it.' On the professional front, Deepika Padukone recently came on board for Atlee's directorial featuring Allu Arjun, which is tentatively titled AA22xA6. Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures is bankrolling the film.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Allu Arjun calls his father his ‘God' on Father's Day; receives sweet surprise from kids
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) 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.
