# Shraddha Kapoor to Join Allu Arjun in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s AA23? Latest Updates

URL: https://technosports.co.in/shraddha-kapoor-join-allu-arjun-aa23/  
Published: 2026-01-29  
Updated: 2026-01-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Bollywood’s Shraddha Kapoor is reportedly in discussions to star opposite Icon Star Allu Arjun in the highly anticipated action thriller **AA23**, directed by Master filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. This pan-India collaboration has already sent fans into a frenzy!

## AA23 Project: Overview

| **Detail** | **Information** |
| --- | --- |
| **Working Title** | AA23 / LK07 |
| **Lead Actor** | Allu Arjun |
| **Director** | Lokesh Kanagaraj |
| **Rumored Heroine** | Shraddha Kapoor |
| **Music Director** | Anirudh Ravichander |
| **Producers** | Mythri Movie Makers (Naveen Yerneni, Y Ravi Shankar) |
| **Production Start** | Mid-2026 (June/July) |
| **Director’s Fee** | ₹75 crore (reported) |

## Why This Collaboration Excites Fans

The combination of [Allu Arjun’s](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south) pan-India stardom following *Pushpa 2’s* massive success and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s reputation for crafting intense action sequences creates massive expectations. Adding Shraddha Kapoor—who delivered the blockbuster *Stree 2* in 2024—brings significant Bollywood appeal to this Telugu-language project.

![AA23](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1680.png)

### Shraddha’s South Cinema Connection

This wouldn’t be Kapoor’s first South Indian venture. She previously collaborated with [Prabhas](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1659141/) in the 2019 action thriller *Saaho*, proving her comfort with pan-India projects. Her potential casting signals AA23’s ambition as a true cross-regional blockbuster.

## What We Know About AA23

The announcement teaser released on January 14, 2026, showcased Allu Arjun’s silhouette taming a horse against Anirudh’s electrifying background score. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s introduction—roaring like a lion—promised the director’s signature high-octane style.

Pre-production is currently underway, with shooting scheduled to commence in summer 2026. Industry trackers suggest a massive budget befitting this collaboration’s scale.

### Related Projects

While fans await AA23, Allu Arjun is simultaneously working on **AA22xA6** with director [Atlee](https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema), featuring Deepika Padukone and reportedly [Tiger Shroff](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: When will AA23 start filming?**

  
A: Shooting is expected to begin in June or July 2026, with pre-production currently in progress.

### **Q: Is Shraddha Kapoor confirmed for AA23?**

A: While reports suggest she’s in talks, official confirmation from the makers is still pending.