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Deepika Padukone is in AA22xA6; to play fierce warrior in Allu Arjun, Atlee film; fans quip: 'She doesn't need Vanga'

Deepika Padukone has been announced as the female lead of Allu Arjun's pan-India film with Atlee -AA22xA6, days after she exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit

Updated on: Jun 7, 2025, 11:58:45 IST
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Deepika Padukone has scored yet another pan-India film. On Saturday, the actor was announced as the female lead of the much-awaited collaboration between Allu Arjun and Atlee in the tentatively-titled AA22xA6. (Also read: ₹25 cr for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit? New claims emerge">Was Deepika Padukone ousted for demanding 10% profit share, 25 cr for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit? New claims emerge)

Deepika Padukone in AA22xA6

Deepika Padukone prepping for her film with Atlee and Allu Arjun.
Deepika Padukone prepping for her film with Atlee and Allu Arjun.

On Saturday morning, Sun Pictures, makers of the film, shared a video of Deepika in conversation with Atlee. It was captioned: “he Queen marches to conquer!❤‍🔥Welcome onboard @deepikapadukone ✨ #TheFacesOfAA22xA6. #AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures💥.”

Fans react

The video was received with great excitement by fans. “Deepika Padukone Action Goosebumps,” wrote one fan. Another chimed in, “She looks so badass here.” Many remarked on how blockbuster the collaboration between the three big names would be. A few poked fun at Deepika's recent exit from another pan-India biggie, Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. “She doesn't need Vanga,” chirped one fan. Deepika's exit from the film was mired in controversy with the film's team, including Vanga, insinuating she had made unprofessional demands, while other reports countering that saying Deepika only demanded 8-hour workdays as she was a new mother.

Deepika has previously worked in Kalki 2898 AD, Nag Ashwin's pan-India blockbuster, which also starred Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. She is also a part of the planned sequel.

 
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