National Award winner Allu Arjun is undeniably one of the biggest superstars in the country, an icon who not only rules the hearts of the masses but also dominates the box office. While he is known for creating magic on screen, he is also a man who values gratitude, respect, and emotional integrity, qualities that define the man behind the star.
Allu Arjun`s heartwarming gift for first director
Although Allu is an icon star, he has always stood out not just for his talent but for his unwavering loyalty to those who have been part of his journey. A beautiful example of this is the photograph of director Raghavendra Rao Garu displayed at the entrance of his office, bearing the title, “My First Director.”
The `Pushpa` actor displayed a photograph of the filmmaker at the entrance of his office, along with the title, “My First Director.”
Not just that, as Raghavendra Rao Garu celebrated his birthday on Friday, AA posted a couple of behind-the-scenes pictures with the filmmaker over the years. “Wishing a very Happy Birthday to my guru ji @Ragavendraraoba garu! My first director. The man who launched me into films. Gratitude forever,” he wrote as a birthday wish.

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to my guru ji @Ragavendraraoba garu ! My first director . The man who launched me into films . Gratitude forever 🖤 pic.twitter.com/HdDXlzpj1Y
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) May 23, 2025

Director Raghavendra Rao Garu directed Allu Arjun in his debut film, Gangotri (2003), as a lead. He played a significant role in shaping the icon star`s early career, and Allu Arjun has never missed a chance to express his affection and respect for him, whether it’s through a heartfelt birthday wish or this touching tribute in his office.
Allu Arjun`s work front
After the massive success of Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun has joined forces with Atlee for his next named `AA22xA6`.
On Wednesday, celebrity fitness trainer Lloyd Stevens gave a glimpse into AA`s preparation for the role. He dropped a picture from Allu Arjun`s intense workout session on social media, in which the actor had captured a photo of his fitness watch with Stevens in the background. The smartwatch revealed that AA had burned 295 kilocalories during his workout session with an average heart rate of 140 BPM.
“@alluarjunonline POV,” the caption read.
Sun Group’s Kalanithi Maran has backed the project under the banner of Sun Pictures. Announcing the highly anticipated project in April this year, the makers wrote on X, “Gear up for the Landmark Cinematic Event.#AA22xA6 – A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures”.