On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, filmmaker Atlee and his wife, Priya, took to social media to announce they are expecting their second child. The couple, who celebrated their first son Meer’s third birthday earlier this month, shared a heartwarming family photoshoot that quickly went viral.
The announcement was uniquely intimate, featuring not just the couple and their son, but also their five beloved pets: Becky, Yuki, Chocki, Coffee, and Goofy.
The “Cosy” Announcement
Priya shared the news via a joint Instagram post with a caption that resonated with fans of their growing family:
“Our home is about to get even cosier with the addition of our newest member! Yes! We are pregnant again. Need all your blessings, love and prayers. With love Atlee, Priya, Meer, Becky, Yuki, Chocki, Coffee and Goofy.”
In the photos, Priya is seen in a serene mehndi-green dress, while little Meer radiates “big brother” energy, even playfully recreating his mother’s pose in one of the shots.
Celebrity Reactions
The post was immediately flooded with love from the film industry’s biggest stars:
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu: “So so beautiful. Congratulations, my beautiful mama.”
- Keerthy Suresh: “Congratulations my Darlingssss… Sending lots of love from Nyke and Keny!!” (referring to her own pets).
- Janhvi Kapoor: “Best best best,” accompanied by several heart emojis.
Professional Front: Atlee’s Sci-Fi Spectacle
While celebrating this personal milestone, Atlee is currently in the midst of his most ambitious project yet—a high-budget sci-fi actioner tentatively titled AA22xA6.
- The Cast: The film stars Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. Rumors suggest Allu Arjun may be playing a triple (or even quadruple) role, including characters set in parallel universes.
- The Scale: Reports indicate a massive budget of ₹600–700 crore, with Hollywood VFX technicians from Lola VFX and Fractured FX (of Stranger Things and The Mandalorian fame) working on the project.
- Release: The film is being eyed for a late 2026 release and is expected to be a two-part epic.