Draft:AA22

AA22 is the tentative working title of an upcoming Telugu-language film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. It is jointly produced by Allu Aravind and S. Radha Krishna under Geetha Arts and Haarika & Hassine Creations. The film stars Allu Arjun in the lead role.

The film was officially announced in July 2023 under the tentative title AA22, as it is Arjun's 22nd film as the lead actor.

Cast

 * Allu Arjun

Development
In late May 2023, Allu Arjun, who had successful collaborations with director Trivikram Srinivas after Julayi (2012), S/O Satyamurthy (2015) and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), was reported to join hands with the latter for the fourth time. Touted to be a Pan-Indian film, production was said to begin work in December that year, while the principal photography would commence after Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule, currently scheduled to release on 15 August 2024, releases. On 3 July, the project was officially announced. The project is jointly funded by Arjun's father Allu Aravind under Geetha Arts, along with Trivikram's frequent producer S. Radha Krishna under Haarika & Hassine Creations. In January 2024, however, the principal photography was reported to begin in 2025, due to Arjun's decision to begin his commitments to his respective project's with Boyapati Srinu and Atlee first.

Casting
Trisha was reported to play the lead actress role, pairing opposite Arjun for the first time.