Many top actors such as Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Prabhas, and Nani have worked with SS Rajamouli.
But Allu Arjun has never been among the director’s choices, and there has never been any gossip or speculation about a possible collaboration between them.
Perhaps this is why Allu Arjun seems determined to prove his strength independently — positioning himself as a parallel force to Rajamouli and aiming to surpass him at the right moment.
After Pushpa 2 turned into a pan-India sensation with record-breaking collections, reports suggested that Allu Arjun would reunite with Trivikram for a mid-scale, locally focused project.
Instead, he made a bold strategic move by joining hands with Atlee for an international venture.
Even before filming began, he brought on a Hollywood marketing agency and overseas technicians, signaling his ambition to pitch the film at a truly global level.
Meanwhile, Rajamouli is gearing up for his first pan-global project with Mahesh Babu. But this time, he faces direct competition from Allu Arjun and Atlee.
Armed with a bigger budget, worldwide hype, and the unprecedented achievement of a National Award, Allu Arjun is clearly positioning himself not to challenge another hero, but to rival Rajamouli himself.
