Allu Arjun’s much-anticipated big-budget film AA22, directed by Atlee, has become the talk of social media-but for all the wrong reasons. With a staggering ₹600 crore budget and Allu Arjun playing four roles (grandfather, father, and twin sons), expectations are sky-high. The film also stars Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, and Rashmika Mandanna.
Controversies Around the Cast
Mrunal Thakur: Old remarks resurfaced where she allegedly made snide comments about contemporaries like Bipasha Basu and Anushka Sharma.
Janhvi Kapoor: Faced online trolling for her Malayalam accent in her recent release Param Sundari.
Deepika Padukone: Still carries negativity from her creative disagreements with Sandeep Reddy Vanga during the casting of Spirit.
Backlash Against Crew
Even the crew isn’t spared. Music composer Sai Abhyankkar was criticized after a lackluster track in Dude. Director Atlee continues to face allegations of rehashing ideas from Tamil films and even repeating tropes from his own earlier blockbusters.
Pressure on Allu Arjun
This negativity adds to the pressure already on Allu Arjun, who previously faced a storm of trolling during the Pushpa 2 stampede controversy. Fans are now looking at him to salvage AA22 with his charisma and performance.
Can AA22 Beat Negativity?
Despite the controversies, the industry believes that Allu Arjun’s star power and Atlee’s grandeur could help AA22 break records. The final verdict, however, will rest with the audience when the film hits theatres.
