Deepika Padukone officially joins Allu Arjun-starrer magnum opus #AA22A6; Netizens call her ‘Queen’

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, who made headlines of late after she departed from director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film ‘Spirit’, thus igniting multiple controversies in the industry, has officially joined Allu Arjun-starrer ‘#AA22A6’. The film will be directed by 'Jawan' (2023) fame Atlee Kumar.

The makers of the movie officially announced Padukone’s entry and welcomed the ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ (2024) actor on board. Sources said that Padukone was keen on being part of the magnum opus after listening to a detailed narration.

Official announcement: The production house, Sun Pictures, took to X and shared the official movie announcement. The post was captioned: The Queen marches to conquer!❤‍ Welcome onboard @deepikapadukone ✨#TheFacesOfAA22xA6

Cast: Padukone is the latest addition to the multi-starrer movie that already has Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur in its cast. Sources say that two other leading actresses are expected to join the project, but nothing has been confirmed yet as the makers of the film are tight-lipped regarding their coming on board. The actresses' names may soon be revealed since the producers are currently in negotiations. Filming will begin in June, and pre-production is underway.

Audience Reaction: Fans and well-wishers were quick to react and showcase their love for Bollywood’s ‘Shantipriya’. One user said: Deepika Padukone is truly a superstar. Her aura and screen presence are unbelievable, while another one wrote: Wow! Unexpected! Good times for #DeepikaPadukone. An ardent fan commented: Omg Deepika, thanks for choosing this script.

For the unversed, Padukone will be reuniting with Atlee in ‘#AA22A6’ after the success of the massive blockbuster Jawan (2023). This film will also mark her first collaboration with Allu Arjun, marking the actress’s second southern pan-Indian movie after Kalki 2898 AD (2024).