Allu Arjun has reportedly been dropped from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming project. According to a recent Siasat.com report, the Telugu superstar had signed on for a film with the Animal director last year. However, sources now indicate that the project has been shelved, and Allu Arjun has been removed from it. Although there is no official confirmation yet, the report further suggests that Jr NTR is likely to step in as Allu Arjun’s replacement.

Notably, this development follows Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s recent decision to part ways with Deepika Padukone for the Prabhas-starrer Spirit. Reports indicate that Deepika’s demands, such as eight-hour workdays, a hefty paycheck, and a share of the film’s profits, clashed with Vanga’s vision. As a new mother, Deepika is said to be prioritizing a balance between her professional and personal life by limiting her work hours.

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Vanga took to his X account to criticize Deepika, accusing her of engaging in ‘dirty PR games.’ “When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You’ve ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are…Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn’t get it. You won’t get it. You will never get it,” Vanga wrote, adding, “Aisa karo…. Agli baar poori kahani bolna… kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha. #dirtyPRgames. I like this kahawath very much खुंदक में बिल्ली खंबा नोचे!”

Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is gearing up to share the screen with Deepika Padukone in Atlee’s upcoming film, tentatively titled AA22xA6. While initial rumors suggested a dual-hero narrative, Allu Arjun’s team has clarified that the actor will portray dual roles, adding an exciting dimension to the film’s storyline. The project is slated to begin production in mid-2025, with a grand theatrical release planned for 2026.

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