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Allu Arjun to announce another big collaboration, lines up 4 big films: Reports

Tollywood star Allu Arjun is reportedly set to announce a major new collaboration, as sources reveal that he has four big projects lined up in the coming years, promising to keep fans excited about his next cinematic ventures.

January 24, 2026 / 13:08 IST
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  • Allu Arjun announces films with directors Lokesh Kanagaraj and Atlee
  • He plans regular releases, moving away from long gaps between projects
  • Pushpa 3 with Sukumar may start around 2028 due to Sukumar's current commitments

Arjun is once again creating strong buzz in the film industry with his next career decisions. The star is clearly in no mood to slow down after the massive success of his recent films. He is now focusing on bold projects and fresh collaborations that can take his stardom to a wider level instead of repeating safe choices.

The actor, after spending close to five years only on Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa: The Rule has decided to work on back to back releases from here onwards.

Recently Allu Arjun officially confirmed a new film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. This announcement surprised many fans and industry insiders. Lokesh is known for his intense storytelling and stylish direction. This combination has already raised expectations among movie lovers across India. Soon after this news it was also revealed that Allu Arjun will work with director Atlee on a big science fiction project. This film is expected to be mounted on a huge scale and aimed at a pan Indian audience.

By choosing two Tamil directors back-to-back Allu Arjun, with Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj, has shown his clear intention to explore new creative spaces. He wants to challenge himself and also reach audiences beyond Telugu cinema. Sources close to the actor say that he has already finalized a list of four upcoming films. His main focus is to release films regularly without taking long breaks in between.

Out of these four projects two are already official. The remaining two are still under discussion. One of them is Pushpa 3 which will be directed by Sukumar. However, this project may take time to begin. Sukumar is currently busy with a film starring Ram Charan. This project is expected to keep him occupied for nearly two years. Because of this Pushpa 3 may only start around 2028.

Also read: Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj's collaboration: Why AA 23 could be a game-changer in Indian Cinema

Meanwhile Allu Arjun is likely to sign another film before Pushpa 3 begins. This has increased excitement among fans and trade circles. Many are curious to know if he will announce another unexpected collaboration with a top director.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Jan 24, 2026 01:08 pm

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