As one door closes, another blockbuster opens, as Deepika Padukone is demonstrating. The star swiftly changed course to collaborate with filmmaker Atlee on his next major movie, AA22xA6, following her well reported departure from Spirit and Kalki 2. A stunning first look from the movie was released today, coinciding with her 40th birthday, just as the excitement was building. Fans have gone crazy about the picture, which was released by Sun Music, a channel within Sun Network, which is making the movie. A glimpse of Deepika’s ferocious new persona in Atlee’s ambitious sci-fi action film, which also stars Allu Arjun, can be seen in the still.
After leaving two well-known productions, Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD, Deepika had already made news. Discussions about work-life balance in the film industry were sparked by reports that she had asked for an 8-hour workweek. Deepika’s departure from Kalki 2898 AD was formally announced by Vyjayanthi Movies in November of last year. The statement said, “After careful consideration, we have decided to part ways. We couldn’t establish a partnership despite the lengthy process of filming the first movie. That dedication and much more are due to a movie like Kalki 2898 AD. We hope she succeeds in all of her future endeavors.”
In a previous interview, Deepika discussed her career choices and the expectations that are placed on women in the film industry. “When I first started out, I was frequently told that a woman must or is supposed to navigate her job in order to be successful. But from the start, I wasn’t scared to disrupt the status quo, raise eyebrows, take a more challenging route, and ask questions in order to remodel the mold that we have all been required to fit into,” she added.
Director Atlee’s upcoming film with Allu Arjun, tentatively titled AA22xA6, has created massive excitement among fans. The sci-fi action drama promises a grand scale, with Atlee aiming to push creative and visual boundaries. In an interview, he said the audience’s love motivates him to create something fresh and intriguing, not risky. The film is also collaborating with Hollywood technicians, and Atlee assured viewers that the project will deliver a world and experience never seen before.
