Allu Arjun Surprises Director Raghavendra Rao with a Heartfelt Birthday Tribute

Stylish Star Allu Arjun has once again shown his deep respect and admiration for his first film director, the legendary K. Raghavendra Rao. On the occasion of the veteran filmmaker’s birthday, Allu Arjun paid a special tribute by placing a photo of Raghavendra Rao at the entrance of his office, captioned “My First Director.”

Raghavendra Rao celebrated his birthday on Friday, and Allu Arjun took to social media to extend his wishes. Sharing throwback behind-the-scenes photos from their time working together, Arjun wrote:
“Birthday wishes to my guru Raghavendra Rao garu! My first director who launched me into cinema. Forever grateful.”

Raghavendra Rao was the man behind Allu Arjun’s debut as a lead actor in the 2003 film Gangotri, which marked the beginning of the actor’s journey in Telugu cinema. The actor’s thoughtful gesture has received widespread praise from fans and film industry peers alike, highlighting the strong bond between the actor and his mentor.

Allu Arjun's Upcoming Film with Atlee

On the professional front, Allu Arjun is currently working on an ambitious film project with renowned Tamil director Atlee. Tentatively titled AA22XA6, the film is being produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner.

According to reports, Allu Arjun will be seen in a dual role in the film. To prepare for the demanding characters, the actor has been undergoing intense physical training. Recently, his fitness coach Lloyd Stevens shared a photo of Arjun during a high-energy workout session, which quickly went viral online.

Fans are eagerly awaiting further updates on the project, which promises to be one of the most exciting collaborations in South Indian cinema.