South Indian superstar Allu Arjun took to social media to extend warm birthday wishes to his frequent collaborator Lokesh Kanagaraj, calling him his “dear director” and sharing hopes for a year filled with “euphoria, joy, peace, and positivity.” The post also stoked fan excitement for their upcoming project, AA23 (working title), which is set to be a high-octane addition to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.
Lokesh Kanagaraj, renowned for blockbuster thrillers like Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo, continues to hold a strong fan following despite the mixed reception of Coolie in 2025. His knack for innovative storytelling and pulse-pounding action sequences has made his collaborations with stars like Allu Arjun highly anticipated events in South Indian cinema.
The upcoming AA23 was first announced during Pongal 2026, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander and principal photography scheduled to begin in July 2026. Fans were instantly drawn to the film’s “23 Theme” song, which went viral on social media and amassed over one million Instagram reels, fueling speculation and excitement about the film’s storyline and action sequences.
Allu Arjun’s birthday message not only celebrated his director’s milestone but also served as a teaser for the energy and scale fans can expect from AA23, also known as LK7. The tweet underscores the camaraderie between actor and director, a partnership that has repeatedly delivered commercially and critically acclaimed hits across multiple genres.
With AA23 slated to be one of Allu Arjun’s most ambitious projects yet, fans are eagerly counting down to July 2026, when filming begins, anticipating another action-packed entry into the growing Lokesh Cinematic Universe.