Ace Telugu producer Dil Raju, who was once riding a golden streak at the box office, has been having a tough time of late. His pan-India biggie Game Changer did not meet the anticipated box office collections. Even as he continues to try and make inroads into India beyond Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, success has eluded him.
Adding to the problems, his Bollywood remakes Hit and Jersey failed to connect with audiences, and this is an important phase in his career. But trade insiders confirm that Dil Raju is gearing up for a grand return, and he has his eyes set on no lesser a personality than Allu Arjun, who is on cloud nine after pan-India stardom through Pushpa 2: The Rule.
The pair has produced hits such as Arya, Parugu, and DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham in the past, and fans have been speculating for a long time whether they would work together again. Now, new reports indicate that Allu Arjun recently had a secret meeting with Dil Raju and showed interest in working with him—if the script is strong enough.
If this project goes through, it would be a turning point for Dil Raju, considering Allu Arjun is one of India’s largest stars right now. With the likes of Atlee, Trivikram, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga already on board for his future films, a collaboration with Dil Raju would be a huge addition to his repertoire.
So far, Dil Raju is going all out to find the ideal story and director to turn this pairing into a reality. If everything goes as planned, an epic Allu Arjun-Dil Raju film might release in 2027, giving the ace producer a mighty comeback. The big question on everybody’s mind is—who will helm this much-awaited movie?