'Jana Nayagan' actress Pooja Hegde likely to reunite with Allu Arjun for Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'AA23': Report
ETimes | July 22, 2026 6:39 PM CST
Happy news for fans of the romantic hit ' Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo ' as the lead pair Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde may reportedly team up again for another movie. Allu Arjun's highly anticipated collaboration with director Lokesh Kanagaraj , tentatively titled ' AA23 ' (LK07), continues to make headlines.
The latest reports suggest that Pooja Hegde is being considered to play the female lead in the action entertainer . While the makers have yet to make an official announcement, reports from the Telugu 30 website indicate that discussions with the actress are currently underway.
'DJ' pair could reunite once again
The actors previously shared screen space in ' DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham ' and 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' and both films emerged as major box-office successes. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'AA23' is expected to be mounted on a grand scale. The film is reportedly being developed as a stylish action entertainer with an international backdrop. The project will also mark Allu Arjun's first collaboration with composer Anirudh Ravichander and the background score in the earlier released announcement glimpse has already gone viral on social media.
Pooja Hegde's association with Lokesh KanagarajAlthough 'AA23' could mark Pooja Hegde's first full-fledged collaboration with 'Kaithi' director Lokesh Kanagaraj, Hegde made a special appearance in the song "Monica" from 'Coolie'. Hegde made a special appearance in the song "Monica" from 'Coolie' and even though the Rajinikanth starrer received mixed reviews, the song trended.
Busy line-up for both lead starsBoth Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde have multiple projects in development. Allu Arjun is also working on 'Raaka,' directed by Atlee who recently delivered the all-time blockbuster 'Jawan', starring SRK in the lead.
Meanwhile, Pooja Hegde has an equally busy schedule. She will next be seen alongside Thalapathy Vijay in 'Jana Nayagan'. The actress also has 'Kanchana 4' and Dulquer Salmaan starrer 'Sri Sri' in her upcoming slate.
The latest reports suggest that Pooja Hegde is being considered to play the female lead in the action entertainer . While the makers have yet to make an official announcement, reports from the Telugu 30 website indicate that discussions with the actress are currently underway.
'DJ' pair could reunite once again
The actors previously shared screen space in ' DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham ' and 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' and both films emerged as major box-office successes. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'AA23' is expected to be mounted on a grand scale. The film is reportedly being developed as a stylish action entertainer with an international backdrop. The project will also mark Allu Arjun's first collaboration with composer Anirudh Ravichander and the background score in the earlier released announcement glimpse has already gone viral on social media.
Pooja Hegde's association with Lokesh KanagarajAlthough 'AA23' could mark Pooja Hegde's first full-fledged collaboration with 'Kaithi' director Lokesh Kanagaraj, Hegde made a special appearance in the song "Monica" from 'Coolie'. Hegde made a special appearance in the song "Monica" from 'Coolie' and even though the Rajinikanth starrer received mixed reviews, the song trended.
Busy line-up for both lead starsBoth Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde have multiple projects in development. Allu Arjun is also working on 'Raaka,' directed by Atlee who recently delivered the all-time blockbuster 'Jawan', starring SRK in the lead.
Meanwhile, Pooja Hegde has an equally busy schedule. She will next be seen alongside Thalapathy Vijay in 'Jana Nayagan'. The actress also has 'Kanchana 4' and Dulquer Salmaan starrer 'Sri Sri' in her upcoming slate.
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