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AA 23 Announcement: Allu Arjun Starts Journey with Lokesh Kanagaraj

A big and exciting announcement has made fans very happy this Bhogi festival. Popular star Allu Arjun has officially joined hands with well-known director Lokesh Kanagaraj for a new movie

By:  Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti   |   14 Jan 2026 7:26 PM IST
AA 23 Announcement: Allu Arjun Starts Journey with Lokesh Kanagaraj
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A big and exciting announcement has made fans very happy this Bhogi festival. Popular star Allu Arjun has officially joined hands with well-known director Lokesh Kanagaraj for a new movie. This project is being called AA 23 for now, as it is Allu Arjun’s 23rd film. The collaboration had been discussed for a long time and now it has finally become official.

The makers revealed the project just before the Sankranti festival, making it a special treat for fans. Along with the announcement, it was confirmed that Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music. This is not his first time working with Lokesh Kanagaraj, and their combination has delivered popular songs and background scores in the past. The announcement video featured a powerful background score titled “23,” which quickly caught attention on social media.

For Allu Arjun, this film is very important as it marks a fresh start after the massive success of the Pushpa series. Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa 2: The Rule turned him into a pan-India star and made him one of the most popular actors in the country. After spending several years in the Pushpa world, fans are eager to see him in a completely new role under Lokesh’s direction.

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is known for mixing strong commercial elements with intense storytelling. Films like Leo showed his ability to handle big stars and large-scale action. His first collaboration with Allu Arjun is expected to be stylish, powerful, and appealing to audiences across India.

The shooting of AA 23 is expected to begin later this year. While the story details are being kept secret, expectations are already sky-high for this pan-Indian project.