Allu Arjun to play Lord Karthikeya in Trivikram’s next pan-India project? Details inside

New Delhi: Telugu star Allu Arjun is fresh off the roaring success of Pushpa 2. The 42-year-old actor is now set to don a divine avatar in Trivikram Srinivas’s ambitious mythological film. Reportedly, Allu Arjun will portray Lord Karthikeya, also known as Murugan or Skanda, marking his first venture into the mythological genre.

Haarika & Haasine Creations is bankrolling this massive project, which is reported to have a jaw-dropping budget of Rs 1,000 crore. Yes, you read that right—a whopping Rs 1,000 crore for what promises to be Trivikram’s first pan-India spectacle.

All about Trivikram’s mythological film

Known for his masterful storytelling in contemporary films like Julayi, Son of Satyamurthy and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Trivikram is venturing into uncharted territory with this period drama. While Allu Arjun has dabbled in historic roles before—remember his stellar turn as Gona Ganna Reddy in Rudramadevi—this film will take his career to an entirely different level.

Reports suggest the script is nearing completion, and Allu Arjun and Trivikram are expected to meet soon for a final script reading. With a mythological theme, extensive VFX, and larger-than-life indoor sets, this project is shaping up to be a visual extravaganza.

Fans can’t keep calm

The star-director duo has a proven track record, delivering hits that fans still rave about. Naturally, the news of their reunion, coupled with the scale of this project, has sparked excitement among cinephiles and Allu Arjun’s admirers alike. Producer Naga Vamsi has teased that the film will be heavy on visual effects, raising the stakes for this grand retelling of Lord Karthikeya’s legend.

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2

Allu Arjun was recently seen in Sukumar’s pan-Indian release Pushpa 2: The Rule, a sequel to Pushpa: The Rise, which was released in 2021. The film, which stars Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Taarak Ponnappa, Jagapathi Babu, and Rao Ramesh, has broken multiple box office records. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Pushpa 2 amassed Rs 1739.7 crore worldwide and Rs 1232.46 crore in India (net).