After the super success of Jawan, Atlee received big offers. Rumors said that he is keen to direct Salman Khan and he was in talks with Kamal Haasan for a crucial role in the film. Atlee also met Allu Arjun and narrated a different script. As per the recent developments, Atlee has chosen to work with Allu Arjun over Salman Khan. His film with Salman Khan is now shelved. Atlee recently met Allu Arjun and things are extremely positive.
Salman Khan was in plans to allocate dates to Atlee post summer after the release of Sikandar. But things changed completely. Atlee has already commenced the pre-production work of Allu Arjun’s film and an announcement is expected to be out next month. Sun Pictures will be the producers and both Allu Arjun, Atlee will receive huge remuneration. Allu Arjun has also been in talks with Trivikram and the film too will start rolling this year. Allu Arjun is in plans to take up both the projects simultaneously.