Deepika Padukone will be sharing screen space for the first time with Allu Arjun in Atlee’s upcoming film, tentatively titled AA22XA6. The film has been generating massive buzz ever since it was officially
announced. Touted as Atlee’s biggest project yet, Atlee has opened up about his collaboration with Deepika Padukone, showering the actress with praise and hinting at a never-seen-before avatar in the film.
The filmmaker, who delivered one of the biggest blockbusters with Jawan, is once again collaborating with Deepika Padukone, marking their second film together. In an exclusive conversation with a publication, Atlee opened up about the project and praise the actor. “Yes, she’s my lucky charm,” Atlee shared, clearly elated about the collaboration. “This is my second film with Deepika, and she’s wonderful to work with. She’s just unbelievable,” the director said.
What has further added to the intrigue is Atlee’s hint that audiences will witness a completely new side of Deepika Padukone in this film. The director revealed that AA22XA6 will be Deepika’s first project after embracing motherhood, making the collaboration even more special. “And I think after motherhood, she’s starting this film, and you are going to see a very different Deepika for sure,” Atlee added, fueling curiosity about her role and the film’s narrative.
Deepika Padukone Joins Atlee’s Film
In 2025, the makers of the film dropped a video welcoming Deepika Padukone on board. The video began with the actress discussing the script with Atlee before they got on the set and started preparing for the movie. From the video, it looks clear that Deepika Padukone will be unleashing her action avatar in AA22xA6. In the caption of the clip, the makers described Deepika as a “queen” who is ready to “conquer”. Interestingly, this comes weeks after Sandeep Reddy Vanga removed Deepika Padukone from Prabhas starrer Spirit. Reports suggest that her demands, including eight-hour workdays, a high salary, and a share in the film’s profits, did not sit well with director Vanga. Deepika, a new mother, is reportedly seeking to balance her work and personal life by reducing her working hours.
Deepika Padukone’s ‘King’ Poster Goes Viral On Her 40th Birthday
Deepika Padukone rang in her 40th birthday on January 5. Many fans also hoped the milestone would be marked with a surprise announcement—perhaps a new film reveal or the first look from one of her upcoming projects. Adding fuel to that excitement, a post on X (formerly Twitter) began circulating rapidly, claiming that filmmaker Siddharth Anand had unveiled a poster of Deepika from his upcoming film King. Deepika Padukone rang in her 40th birthday on Monday, with an outpouring of love from fans, colleagues, and friends across social media. As birthday wishes flooded in, many fans also hoped the milestone would be marked with a surprise announcement—perhaps a new film reveal or the first look from one of her upcoming projects. Adding fuel to that excitement, a post on X (formerly Twitter) began circulating rapidly, claiming that filmmaker Siddharth Anand had unveiled a poster of Deepika from his upcoming film King.
