Allu Arjun AA22 has officially gone on floors in Mumbai.
This marks the start of one of the most ambitious projects in Telugu cinema.
Directed by blockbuster filmmaker Atlee, the film will be shot for nearly three months in Mumbai.
Arjun will stay in the city for the entire schedule.
Once this wraps, the team will fly to the US for the next phase.
There, high-end VFX sequences will be shot with international teams. ALSO READ: “Akhil Akkineni Marriage: Can Love Change Fate?”
Allu Arjun AA22 Shoot: From Mumbai to the US
The makers began filming earlier this month with a pooja ceremony.
Scenes are being shot in key Mumbai locations over an extended schedule.
This is Arjun’s longest outdoor shoot till date.
Action, emotion, and large-scale drama are all part of the Mumbai plan.
Hollywood-based VFX studios are attached for the next phase.
The production will move to the US to film sci-fi and underwater scenes. ALSO READ: FIR on Vijay Deverakonda: What Really Happened? Shocking Tribal Outrage
AA22 Cast, Budget & Industry Buzz
While the official cast list isn’t fully out yet, buzz is building.
Mrunal Thakur has joined the team. Deepika Padukone is reportedly in talks.
Sources also suggest Allu Arjun may play dual or even triple roles.
This twist has fans more excited than ever.
The film’s estimated budget ranges between ₹600 and ₹800 crore.
This would make Allu Arjun AA22 one of India’s most expensive productions. ALSO READ: Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi 2: All You Need to Know
Timeline, VFX & Release Window
The Mumbai schedule lays the groundwork for the story.
Urban backdrops are being used for fast-paced action and drama.
In the US, key portions involving futuristic conflict will be shot.
The VFX work will add scale and international appeal.
The film, currently listed on IMDb,
is expected to hit screens by late 2026 or Pongal 2027.
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Industry Reactions to Allu Arjun AA22
The hashtag #AlluArjunAA22 is trending on X (Twitter) and Instagram.
Fans are thrilled to see Arjun collaborate with Atlee.
Industry voices say this film could redefine big-budget Telugu action.
Its genre-mix and cross-continent shoot raise the bar for pan-India cinema. ALSO READ: “Drishyam 3: Will Venkatesh Return as Rambabu?”
In Summary
Allu Arjun AA22 blends action, sci-fi, and emotional depth in a grand visual package.
With a 3-month Mumbai shoot and VFX in the US, it’s one of Indian cinema’s biggest gambles.
Backed by Sun Pictures, and powered by Arjun–Atlee’s vision,
this project is already among the most anticipated Indian films of the decade.
