AA23 to be a true Pan-India film with global appeal!

TeluguCinema 22 Apr 2026
Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj

Rathna Kumar, a close collaborator of Lokesh Kanagaraj, has shared interesting insights about their upcoming project with Allu Arjun, tentatively titled “AA23.”

After staying away from some of Lokesh’s recent projects, including ‘Coolie’ starring Rajinikanth, Rathna Kumar is now back in the team for this ambitious film.

In a recent interview, he described “AA23” as a proper pan-India film, emphasizing that its appeal goes beyond just star power.

“Not because of the stars, the central character, or the location—but because the story has a very international appeal. With Allu Arjun sir on board, we can shape the film exactly the way we envision,” he said.

Rathna Kumar also revealed that discussions with Allu Arjun went on for nearly three weeks, with work on the project set to begin from the second week of May.

The big-budget entertainer will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers.

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Interestingly, this film marks Lokesh Kanagaraj’s first collaboration with Allu Arjun and also his debut straight Telugu project, making “AA23” one of the most anticipated films in the coming years.