AA23 Update: Allu Arjun Film Director Bags Whooping Amount
Recently Allu Arjun shared a short story online that said “Wait for it”. This small message created a lot of curiosity among fans.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 14 Jan 2026 11:59 AM ISTActor Allu Arjun is once again in the news because of strong buzz about his next big film. Industry circles are talking about a possible collaboration between Allu Arjun and director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Though there is no official announcement yet fans are already excited about this combination.
Trade reports state that this project is tentatively titled AA23. The film is expected to go on floors around June or July 2026. Sources claim that Lokesh Kanagaraj may receive a very high remuneration for this movie. Reports suggest the amount could be around 75 crore rupees. However these details are not confirmed by the makers and should be treated as speculation.
Recently Allu Arjun shared a short story online that said “Wait for it”. This small message created a lot of curiosity among fans. Many believe it was a hint about his upcoming project with Lokesh Kanagaraj. Assistant director from Lokesh Kanagaraj’s team also shared a post indicating that pre-production work has started for their next film.
If this collaboration happens then the movie is expected to be a stylish action entertainer. Allu Arjun was last seen in the blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule directed by Sukumar. The film broke several box office records and further strengthened his star image across India. He is also working on another ambitious project titled AA22xA6 which is said to explore a parallel world concept with advanced visuals.
On the other hand Lokesh Kanagaraj recently directed Coolie starring Rajinikanth. The director is also set to make his acting debut in a film titled DC.
