Is Allu Arjun-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s AA23 shelved? Author Ratna Kumar explains
Amid speculations about the film being shelved, writer Ratna Kumar shared a social media post about Allu Arjun-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s AA23.

Writer Ratna Kumar of actor Allu Arjun and director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s upcoming film AA23 has rubbished rumors that the project has been shelved. In a social media post on Wednesday, he reacted to speculations that the big budget pan-India film has been shelved due to budget constraints.
AA23 The announcement was made in March, and the song composed by Anirudh Ravichander from the announcement video quickly gained popularity on Instagram Reels as fans waited for further updates. When recent rumors surfaced, many fans feared that the unnamed project was being mentioned. AA23.
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Amid speculations, Ratna Kumar, who worked with Lokesh Kanagaraj VikramAn old post from the film’s release date was re-shared by the director Vikram Four years have passed. He wrote, “Please watch again #kathy #before coming into the worldVikram. One tweet and the rest is history. I always feel proud to be a part of it. Thanks to @Dir_Lokesh for this life time settlement.” He then added, “Can’t wait for #AA23. #4 years of Vikram.”
Please do watch #Kathy again before going into #Vikram’s world.
One tweet and the rest is history.
I always feel proud to be a part of it. Thanks @Dir_Lokesh for this life time settlement.
#AA23 #4YearsofVikram Can’t wait Ratna Kumar (@MrRathna) June 3, 2026
Ratna Kumar has worked in Lokesh Cinematic Universe films kathy (2019), Vikram and leo (2023), and also collaborated with Lokesh Owner (2021), starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.
Speculations had started after an The name of the film was not mentioned in the post.
Allu Arjun is currently shooting for Atlee Raka With Deepika Padukone. The first look, released in April, showed the actor with a bald head, beard and arms covered in fur.


