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Atlee is reportedly trying to orchestrate a casting coup by bringing Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan on board to create one of India’s biggest spectacles. Following the historic success of Jawan, director Atlee is gearing up for his next major project, tentatively titled A6. The Jawan director, Atlee has hinted at a bang-on announcement soon and confirmed that Salman Khan will lead the film. The filmmaker is reportedly trying to orchestrate a casting coup by bringing Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan on board to create one of India’s biggest spectacles.
Atlee opens up on collaborating with Salman Khan
Currently, Atlee is busy with his debut production Baby John, which is set to release during Christmas 2024. During a conversation with Pinkvilla at a masterclass, Atlee was joined by his producer partner Murad Khetani and the film’s leading star Varun Dhawan. When asked for updates on A6, Atlee shared, “A6 consumes a lot of time and energy. We have almost finished the script, and we are in the prep stage. Soon, a bang-on announcement will happen with God’s blessing.”
Speaking on the involvement of Salman Khan, Atlee offered a subtle confirmation. “Definitely, I am going to surprise everyone with the casting. What you are thinking, yes (that’s true). But you are going to really get surprised. And I’m not being pompous, but it’s going to be the proudest film of our country. We want a lot of blessings, just pray for us. The casting is on the edge, and it’s going to happen in a few weeks. We will have the best, best, best announcement coming soon to you all,” he added.
Varun Dhawan, who stars in Baby John, couldn’t contain his excitement about A6. He revealed, “It’s going to be out of this world; people don’t know what’s going to hit them. I have heard and seen a little bit of visualisation. It’s unbelievable what he is putting together. He is working relentlessly, quietly and humbly.”
The anticipation for A6 has only grown, as fans eagerly await Atlee’s vision for what he describes as the proudest film of our country. Meanwhile, Baby John is generating buzz as a Christmas release, with audiences curious about its connection to Atlee’s cinematic universe.
