AA23 Script Locked: Allu Arjun Reportedly to Get Rs 175 Crore and 33% Share

The story and screenplay of the pan-India film AA23, being made by Allu Arjun and director Lokesh Kanagaraj, have now been finalised, according to Tamil film circles. It is being reported that Allu Arjun agreed to go ahead with the shoot only after liking the final narration.

Last month, there were reports of creative differences between Allu Arjun and Lokesh over the story and screenplay, and that the project could be shelved. Those issues now appear to have been resolved. Pre-production work is said to be continuing, and the makers are reportedly planning to start shooting in early 2027.

The film is said to be a gangster drama, and 'Gangsta' is reportedly one of the titles under consideration. Mythri Movie Makers is producing the film, and Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music. The film was officially announced in January 2026.

Talk about the financial details is also doing the rounds. According to that information, Allu Arjun will receive Rs 175 crore as remuneration along with a 33% share in the net profits. Lokesh Kanagaraj is said to get Rs 70 crore and another 33% share of the profits. Mythri Movie Makers is reportedly retaining the remaining 33% share.

The profit shares are said to be based not on the total box office collections, but on the net profits that remain after the entire investment has been recovered. There has been no official statement from the makers on these reports so far. Reports had earlier also emerged that Allu Arjun struck a similar profit-sharing deal for the 'Pushpa' films.

This is Lokesh Kanagaraj's film after 'Coolie', which starred Rajinikanth. He has earlier directed 'Kaithi', 'Vikram' and 'Leo'. Mythri Movie Makers previously produced 'Pushpa' and 'Pushpa 2'.

Allu Arjun is also set to do a pan-India film directed by Atlee. According to one set of reports, that film is titled 'Raaka'.