9 PM | ETV Telugu News | 15th Dec 2021

Allu Arjun, much like NTR in his earlier days, is currently in a phase where he is meeting a wide range of directors and exploring numerous script ideas. Years ago, NTR was known for giving ample time to every filmmaker who approached him, resulting in several speculative reports about potential collaborations—most of which never progressed. Eventually, NTR refined his process and began selecting films with a more focused strategy.

Allu Arjun now appears to be following a similar path. Though he had initially agreed to work with Trivikram Srinivas, he put the project on hold and instead committed to a film with Atlee. Consequently, Trivikram moved on to other commitments, including a project with Venkatesh and a newly announced mythological film with NTR.

With Trivikram occupied elsewhere, Allu Arjun is currently exploring fresh combinations. Notable directors such as Prashanth Neel, Nelson Dilipkumar, Basil Joseph, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and most recently Lokesh Kanagaraj have narrated ideas to him. Industry buzz suggests that the Allu Arjun–Lokesh Kanagaraj collaboration could materialize next year.

However, with Allu Arjun’s track record of pausing or shelving projects—even with close collaborators like Trivikram, Koratala Siva, Linguswamy, and Sriram Venu—nothing is confirmed until the film officially goes on floors.