The phenomenal, nationwide triumph of the Pushpa franchise has officially elevated Allu Arjun to the status of a true Pan-India icon. Having redefined on-screen style and swagger as Pushpa Raj, the 'Icon Star' is now at the epicenter of the Indian film industry’s biggest speculation: What will be his next cinematic spectacle?

Rumours are swirling that the superstar is in active discussions with a slew of India’s most celebrated filmmakers, setting the stage for what could be the most ambitious lineup in recent memory.

The Directors on Allu Arjun's Radar

The list of directors reportedly vying for a collaboration with Allu Arjun reads like a who's who of Indian cinema's biggest visionaries. At the top of the list are two of the country's most successful directors: SS Rajamouli and Prashanth Neel.

• SS Rajamouli (SSR): The director who gifted India the Baahubali and RRR franchises is currently focused on his jungle adventure with Mahesh Babu, SSMB29. However, sources suggest that preliminary discussions have taken place. A collaboration between Rajamouli's grand, mythological vision and Allu Arjun's electric screen presence is a dream project for millions of fans, and one that is universally expected to break all box office records.

  

• Prashanth Neel: Fresh off the back of the KGF and Salaar successes, Neel, the master of stylized mass action, is also reportedly in early talks for a film with the Icon Star. Neel’s dark, high-octane action worlds seem tailor-made for Allu Arjun’s fierce intensity, hinting at a potential project that would be nothing short of an action masterpiece.

• Beyond the South: The buzz extends to Bollywood, with reports of a potential collaboration with visionary director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, indicating Allu Arjun's interest in truly diversified, high-calibre projects across languages.

Currently Confirmed: A Sci-Fi Actioner with Atlee

While the discussions with SSR and Neel are for future projects, the Icon Star is already deep into his immediate next venture: a massive-scale sci-fi action drama directed by Atlee, known for blockbusters like Jawan. Tentatively titled AA22 x A6, this film is touted as a cinematic event, bringing together international VFX teams and an "unbelievable story" that promises to be a game-changer. This collaboration signals Allu Arjun’s commitment to expanding his boundaries beyond the rustic mass-action genre that Pushpa mastered.

The Choice of Genre: Mass Action, Epic, or Thriller?

Allu Arjun's career is marked by a deliberate choice of distinct genres, from the stylish urban hits like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo to the rugged charm of Pushpa. This current phase of his career offers the most exciting possibilities:

• Mass Action Drama: A Prashanth Neel film would deliver the dark, gritty, and raw action that fans adore, potentially building a new cinematic universe.

• Mythological Epic: A project with SS Rajamouli could explore a grand, never-before-seen mythological or historical character, leveraging his newfound pan-India appeal to tell an epic Indian story.

• Sleek Stylish Thriller: Collaborating with a director like Sanjay Leela Bhansali or even Sandeep Reddy Vanga (with whom he has a confirmed project) could see him return to a sharp, stylish, and intense character role.

Regardless of the director, Allu Arjun is clearly curating a line-up of films that are monumental in scale, solidifying his stature as a formidable global star and guaranteeing that the CineTalks around his next big project will only get louder.
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