- By Aarushi Raina
- Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:01 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Director Atlee has been in the headlines for his upcoming movie, tentatively titled AA22 X A6, starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. Ever since the movie's poster was released, it has been compared to the Hollywood sci-fi hit Dune, as netizens found striking similarities between the two.
Atlee recently received an honorary doctorate from Sathyabama University in Chennai. During his speech, he broke his silence on allegations that his films are 'copied'. He promised that he will make the country proud with his work.
Atlee On Plagiarism Allegations
Atlee opened up about the perception of him copying scenes and characters in his films from other movies. During his speech, he stated,“Generally, there’s a perception that the films I make are taken from here or there. But let me tell you about my life today and give an example you can connect with.”
Emphasizing his point, he stated the example of Vijay’s character, Michael Rayappan from his 2019 film Bigil. The Jawan director added, "Raayappan in Bigil was inspired by Jeppiaar sir, the founder and chancellor of this university. Today, when I got my doctorate and they played music from Mersal (2017), I believe I earned this only through honesty, only through love. I promise today that I will make this country proud.”
Sharing details about his upcoming movie, which is being produced by Kalanidhi Maran of Sun Pictures. He called it one of the most expensive films to be made in the country, with new technology.
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“Kalanidhi Maran sir (of Sun Pictures) is producing this film. It’s one of the most expensive films to be made in our country. We will be using a lot of new technology to make it. I’m dreaming big, and the budget has yet to be locked. The producer will decide the release date," he said.
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About AA22xA6: The upcoming movie is set to reshape Indian cinema by bringing a never-seen-before cinematic experience. For the first time, Allu Arjun will be seen in dual roles, which has surely added to the excitement. The introduction video of Deepika has shown what's in store for viewers—action-packed sequences with cutting-edge technology. Besides Allu Arjun and Deepika, the film will reportedly also star Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor in key roles.