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Allu Arjun’s calculated move makes him a top choice for Tamil filmmakers

Many Tamil actors have earned strong fan bases in the Telugu states, with their films often releasing alongside Telugu movies. The reverse has rarely worked, but Icon Star Allu Arjun now appears determined to change that equation.

January 15, 2026 / 20:57 IST
Allu Arjun’s calculated move makes him a top choice for Tamil filmmakers
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  • Allu Arjun to collaborate with Tamil directors Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj
  • Pushpa 2's success in Tamil Nadu boosts Allu Arjun's market presence
  • Allu Arjun also set to work on Pushpa 3 with director Sukumar

Many Tamil actors have built a loyal following in the Telugu states over the years, and their movies often come out at the same time as Telugu movies. However, the opposite trend has almost never worked, as very few Telugu stars have been able to stay in the Tamil market for long. Icon Star Allu Arjun now seems determined to change that story.

Allu Arjun has firmly established himself in the Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi markets. Now he wants to make his mark in Tamil Nadu even stronger. The actor is currently working with the famous director Atlee on a big project that will be released in Tamil Nadu and other Tamil-speaking areas. This release is expected to be one of the biggest for a Telugu actor in the state.

Allu Arjun has taken this goal even further by signing on to work with famous Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj on his next movie. Filming is set to start later this year. This project is also being planned as a big stage show that will appeal to Tamil audiences. Allu Arjun is making a smart move by working with two of the best-known directors in Tamil cinema. This will help him make a big impact in the market.

The positive response to Pushpa 2: The Rule in Tamil Nadu has made people even more sure of themselves. People are talking about Allu Arjun's upcoming movies with Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj, and business is good in the area, so people are expecting them to have big openings and big box office numbers in Tamil.

The actor is also set to work with director Sukumar on Pushpa 3 at the same time. Pre-production for the project will start soon. An office has already been rented in Hyderabad just for developing the script, talking about the story, and making plans.

Allu Arjun's movies do well in the Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam markets, no matter who the director is. Now that two big Tamil collaborations are coming up, people think the actor will finally break into the Tamil market. Telugu stars have mostly failed to do this so far.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Jan 15, 2026 08:57 pm

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