Deepika Padukone has officially joined Allu Arjun and director Atlee’s upcoming pan-India film AA22xA6. The announcement comes shortly after her controversial exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, sparking strong reactions from fans.
Sun Pictures, the makers of AA22xA6, shared an announcement video featuring Deepika in a fierce warrior avatar. The video shows her discussing the role with Atlee and performing motion-capture sequences. The caption read, “The Queen marches to conquer! Welcome onboard Deepika Padukone.”
Fans quickly linked her new project to her recent fallout with Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Many praised Atlee for giving Deepika a powerful role, while others criticized Vanga for his handling of the Spirit controversy.
“@vangaism take some notes on how to properly treat the queen 👸🏻🤣,” wrote one fan. Another added, “#sandeepreddyvanga see this is her versatility, reputation and Range. Learn ethics and values to respect a women.”
Reports claim Deepika left Spirit due to disagreements over work hours, profit-sharing, and Telugu dialogue delivery. Vanga later accused her of leaking plot details and replaced her with Animal star Triptii Dimri.
“When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA between us. But by doing this, You’ve ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are,” Vanga tweeted without naming Deepika.
In contrast, her collaboration with Atlee has been met with excitement. The duo previously worked together in Jawan, and fans are eager to see her share the screen with Allu Arjun.
“Deepika Padukone Action Goosebumps,” commented one fan. Another said, “She looks so badass here.”
AA22xA6 is a big-budget Telugu film with plans for a pan-India release. It also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur. The project is expected to begin filming later this year.
Deepika’s exit from Spirit led to debates about actor demands and industry professionalism. Some sources claimed she asked for ₹25 crore and 10% profit share, while others defended her right to set work boundaries as a new mother.
“Yup, so it was never about speaking Telugu or 8 hours or remuneration. All those were lies? Guess we now know who the bigger liar was in this whole saga,” a Reddit user commented.
Vanga’s Spirit, starring Prabhas, is yet to begin filming. Meanwhile, Deepika’s next big release is Kalki 2898 AD, followed by its sequel.
Her role in AA22xA6 appears physically demanding, with motion-capture scenes and high-octane action. The film’s Hollywood-level VFX and grand scale have raised expectations.
Atlee expressed his excitement, saying, “This is the film I’ve always dreamed of making. To bring it to life with Allu Arjun and Deepika is a dream come true.”
The clash between Deepika and Vanga continues to dominate discussions, with fans divided over who was at fault. While some support her career choices, others believe Vanga’s creative vision was compromised.
“Deepika only crying when vanga will post spirit it will break the entire community of feminist and internet. See u soon spirit will arrive,” wrote a Vanga supporter.
As the drama unfolds, all eyes are now on both AA22xA6 and Spirit to see how they perform at the box office.
Credits: 123Telugu.
