Music prodigy Sai Abhyankkar just turned 21 — and received a birthday gift that could define his career. On November 4, 2025, Allu Arjun took to X (formerly Twitter) to wish the young composer, writing, “Many happy returns of the day to my brother SAK! Wishing you all the success and glory to unfold in the coming year. @SaiAbhyankkar.” The tweet also doubled as a major announcement: Abhyankkar will compose the music for Allu Arjun’s upcoming sci-fi action drama, AA22, directed by Atlee.
This collaboration marks a significant step for Abhyankkar, who has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting new voices in South Indian film music. The son of celebrated playback singers Tippu and Harini, he first caught attention with his debut in the 2024 Tamil film Benz and has since replaced A.R. Rahman as the composer for Suriya’s Karuppu, now in its final production stages ahead of a 2026 release.
AA22 is expected to be a genre-blending spectacle, pairing Allu Arjun’s pan-India stardom with Atlee’s signature mass-cinema storytelling. The film reportedly explores a socio-mythological fantasy where Allu Arjun portrays Lord Karthikeya, the God of War, embarking on an epic quest to reunite with his father, Lord Shiva. Abhyankkar’s fresh and experimental soundscape is anticipated to play a key role in elevating the film’s grand scale and emotional depth.
As fans celebrate Sai Abhyankkar’s milestone birthday, the industry buzzes with excitement over this bold new collaboration. With AA22 on the horizon, the 21-year-old composer is poised to become a defining musical force in South Indian cinema’s next generation.