Allu Arjun's AA23 With Lokesh Kanagaraj Shelved? Here Is What We Know
Hyderabad, June 3 - Rumours have been circulating on social media suggesting that Allu Arjun's highly anticipated collaboration with director Lokesh Kanagaraj, tentatively called AA23, may have been shelved. However, the latest developments indicate that the project remains very much on track. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film was officially announced on January 14, 2026, by Mythri Movie Makers, marking the first-ever collaboration between Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj. The announcement video generated massive excitement among fans, and it was confirmed that the project would begin production in 2026. In April 2026, updates revealed that script work for the project was actively underway, with the makers focusing on developing the screenplay before moving into full-scale production. Reports also suggested that shooting was planned to commence during 2026 after the completion of pre-production activities. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The speculation regarding the project cancellation appears to stem from the lengthy pre-production process and the busy schedules of both Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj. According to the Tamil industry tracker, Ramesh Bala, all the rumours surrounding the project being shelved are completely baseless. The film is very much on track and progressing exactly as planned. At present, there is no official statement from the actor, director, or production house suggesting that AA23 has been shelved. On the contrary, the most recent reports indicate that the film remains in development, with scripting and pre-production continuing ahead of its planned shoot. Given the scale of the collaboration and the expectations surrounding the project, fans may have to wait longer than expected.
