Pan-India icon Allu Arjun has reportedly sealed what might be one of the largest remunerations in Indian cinema history.
According to multiple trade sources, the star has inked a blockbuster deal worth ₹175 crore with director Atlee and production house Sun Pictures for their upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘A6’.
This deal includes a substantial backend component — Allu Arjun is said to have secured a 15% share in the film’s profits in addition to the upfront payment.
The film is shaping up to be an ambitious spectacle. Classified as a high-budget, sci-fi-fantasy / parallel universe saga, it will reportedly feature heavy VFX and elaborate world-building without compromising on the masala entertainment that both Atlee and Allu Arjun are known for. Principal photography is slated to begin between August and October 2025, with Allu Arjun allocating significant bulk dates to the project — ensuring his full commitment and preparation time.
This record-setting deal not only underscores Allu Arjun’s status as one of India’s highest-paid actors, but also signals how remuneration trends are shifting in favor of stars in front-end deals, especially in the age of pan-India cinema and OTT. As fans wait eagerly for more details — about the cast, music director, release timeline, and scale — the expectation is that A6 will aim to be an event film that pushes visual and narrative boundaries.
