May 23, 2025: Deepika Padukone turned heads once again with her effortless style during a recent airport appearance, reaffirming her status as a fashion icon.
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The actress opted for a minimal yet chic travel look, pairing neutral-toned casual wear with white sneakers. Her hair, tied neatly in a bun, completed the polished ensemble, perfect for a long flight. The moment, captured on video by celebrity photographer Viral Bhayani, quickly went viral, with fans flooding social media with heart emojis and admiration for her signature smile.
While her sartorial choices continue to impress, it’s Deepika’s professional moves that are making headlines. Industry buzz suggests that the Pathaan star is set to headline director Atlee’s next high-profile project, tentatively titled AA22×A6, opposite Telugu superstar Allu Arjun. The film would mark the duo’s first-ever on-screen collaboration—a pairing that has sparked immense excitement among fans across the country.
Sources close to the production told that Deepika and Atlee had been in discussions for several months and recently finalized the deal. Entertainment portal PeepingMoon also reported that both Deepika and Allu Arjun had expressed a long-standing desire to collaborate.
Allu Arjun confirmed details of the film in an interview, stating:
“Yes, it’s my twenty-second film, and it’s with Atlee garu, who directed Jawaan. We’ve collaborated on it. I like the concept he told me, and I like his goals; they were similar to mine on many levels, and we aim to present a fresh visual spectacle film to Indian cinema.”
He described the film as an “international presentation with total Indian sensibilities,” hinting at a grand, pan-India appeal.
However, not all of Deepika’s recent headlines have been positive. Reports from Telugu media outlets, including Gulte and GreatAndhra.com, confirm that the actress is no longer part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s much-anticipated film Spirit, starring Prabhas. According to insiders, Deepika’s exit stemmed from repeated disagreements over her working conditions and remuneration.
The reports claim that Deepika requested an 8-hour workday, which reportedly equated to about 6 hours of actual filming, and demanded a share in the film’s profits alongside a hefty fee. Furthermore, the actress allegedly refused to deliver her dialogues in Telugu—an issue that reportedly led to her removal from the project.
As one chapter closes, another opens. With the buzz surrounding her film with Allu Arjun and her undeniable impact on fashion, Deepika Padukone remains at the forefront of Indian cinema—striking a balance between glamour, grit, and ground-breaking choices.