Speculation around the cast of Allu Arjun’s next film has reached a fever pitch, with fans and media outlets floating various names for the lead heroine.
Allu Arjun is teaming up with director Atlee for a global-scale sci-fi thriller, being mounted on a massive budget of â¹600–700 crore.
The film will feature cutting-edge technology, with Atlee securing agreements with top Hollywood production and visual effects companies for VFX and prosthetic makeup.
The story is said to revolve around fantastical creatures, animals, and space-related elements.
Meanwhile, the casting process has quietly begun. The film will feature three main female leads alongside Allu Arjun, with two additional actresses in supporting roles.
Atlee is reportedly reaching out to talent across Tollywood, Bollywood, Kollywood, and Hollywood, actively discussing remuneration and availability. Finalizing the full cast is expected to take some time.
Fans have been buzzing with updates, claiming that Priyanka Chopra declined the project due to her prior commitments — including Rajamouli’s SSMB29, various Hollywood projects, and Krrish 4 with Hrithik Roshan.
Recent reports suggest that Samantha and Mrunal Thakur have been finalized for two of the key roles. However, the main heroine’s casting remains unconfirmed.
Notably, despite Samantha celebrating her 38th birthday today, the makers have yet to make any official announcement regarding her involvement.
This suggests either she is not part of the project, or the production team is planning to announce the full cast once all contracts are finalized.
The film is being produced by Sun Pictures.