📌 Key Points
- Rumors suggested Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s AA 23 was shelved due to budget issues.
- LCU writer Rathna, who worked on Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo, debunked the shelving rumors.
- Fans expressed relief and excitement on social media after the confirmation.
- The rumors originated from an X post about a big-budget pan-India film being in limbo.
Fans of Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj can breathe a sigh of relief! Recent widespread rumors suggesting their much-anticipated film, AA 23, had been shelved due to budget constraints have been officially debunked by a key writer from the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, confirming the project is still on track.
AA 23 Shelving Rumors Ignite Fan Panic
Even as fans awaited news of Lokesh Kanagaraj beginning shooting with Allu Arjun, rumours circulated that the film was shelved. Here’s what happened.
Ever since Allu Arjun ’s yet-to-be-titled AA 23 with Lokesh Kanagaraj was announced in March, the song composed by Anirudh Ravichander caught on like fire on Instagram Reels as fans waited for an update. However, when rumours circulated recently that a much-awaited pan-India film was shelved, fans panicked and wondered if it was this film. The team shut down rumours.
LCU Writer Confirms Film is On Track
Then addressing AA 23 , he simply added, “Can’t wait for #AA23. #4YearsofVikram.” Rathna is a writer who worked on all Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) films such as Kaithi (2019), Vikram and Leo (2023). He has also worked on Master (2021) with Lokesh. Amid rumours of the film being shelved, this seemed confirmation otherwise. Fans were thrilled with the announcement, with one X (formerly Twitter) user commenting, “THE PLAN IS ON #AA23.” Numerous others commented with clips from the announcement video, thankful that the film wasn’t shelved.
This all began when an X account posted on Tuesday: “Shelved ?? A Big Budget Pan India Movie which was announced in a very celebrating manner is now stuck in a Limbo over budget constraints. The Makers are searching for financiers, but things aren’t working as per expectations, Potential of this movie is Huge, official announcement regarding this expected to arrive soon. Loss for cinema if reports are correct.” They did not specify the film they were talking of.
The Origin of the Shelving Speculation
He is now shooting for Atlee’s Raaka with Deepika Padukone. The first look, which was released in April, shows the actor with a bald head, beard and his hand covered in fur. Further details about the film, including music by Sai Abhyankkar, have yet to be released.
The swift clarification from the LCU writer has put an end to fan anxiety, reaffirming that AA 23 is indeed moving forward. This news ensures that the highly anticipated collaboration between Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj remains a project to eagerly await.
