After the historic worldwide success of Pushpa 2: The Rule, which has shattered box office records and solidified Allu Arjun's status as a global phenomenon, the "Icon Star" has meticulously planned his next five cinematic ventures. These projects represent a shift from local "mass" entertainers to high-concept, pan-world spectacles with staggering budgets.
Here is an elaboration of the five mega-projects currently in Allu Arjun’s pipeline:
1. AA22 (The Sci-Fi Magnum Opus with Atlee)
This is currently Allu Arjun’s most immediate priority following the Pushpa craze. Directed by Atlee (fresh off the success of Jawan), this film is being developed as a high-octane sci-fi actioner.
- The Scale: Backed by Sun Pictures with a staggering budget of approximately ₹800 crore.
- Unique Elements: It reportedly involves "underwater action sequences" filmed with Hollywood technicians and features Allu Arjun in a triple role.
- The Cast: Deepika Padukone is confirmed as the female lead, with rumors of other major stars like Janhvi Kapoor or Mrunal Thakur joining the ensemble.
2. AA23 (The Mythological Epic with Trivikram)
The blockbuster duo that gave us Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo is reuniting for their fourth collaboration, but this time they are moving away from family dramas.
- The Scale: Touted as a ₹1000-crore mythological epic, it is being positioned as one of Indian cinema's most expensive projects.
- The Concept: While plot details are under wraps, reports suggest it blends mythology with high-end visual effects. Production is expected to commence in early 2027 after Trivikram completes his current commitments.
3. Pushpa 3: The Rampage
The Pushpa saga is far from over. Following the cliffhanger ending of The Rule, director Sukumar has officially confirmed that the third installment is in the scripting stage.
- The Scope: The Rampage will likely take the red sandalwood smuggling empire onto an international stage, exploring Pushpa Raj’s global influence.
- Timeline: Fans might have to wait until late 2027 or 2028, as both Arjun and Sukumar have other high-profile projects to complete first.
4. The "Raw and Wild" Collaboration with Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Fans are eagerly anticipating the "unfiltered" energy of Allu Arjun combined with the intense filmmaking style of Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Animal, Kabir Singh).
- Current Status: Though there were rumors of the project being shelved, recent updates confirm it is very much on track.
- Timeline: Production will begin once Vanga completes his upcoming film Spirit with Prabhas and Animal Park. This project is expected to be a massive commercial action-drama.
5. The Action Thriller with Lokesh Kanagaraj
One of the newest and most exciting developments is Allu Arjun’s potential entry into the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) or a standalone collaboration with director Lokesh Kanagaraj.
- The Buzz: Reports as of December 2025 suggest Lokesh has narrated a large-scale gangster drama or his dream project, Irumbu Kai Maayavi, to Arjun.
- The Potential: If finalized, this film would mark Allu Arjun’s direct entry into the Tamil market with a filmmaker known for high-voltage, grounded action sequences.
