Hyderabad, April 10 -- It takes rare talent to be hailed as one of the finest modern filmmakers in a country as cinema-rich as India and to achieve that before the age of 40 is nothing short of extraordinary. Yet, director Atlee Kumar has done just that, with just six films under his belt and a remarkable 100 per cent success rate.

From his grand debut to his meteoric rise with blockbusters like Mersal, Bigil, and the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan, Atlee has firmly cemented his place in Indian cinema. Jawan, released in 2023, was a turning point, a global sensation that raked in over Rs 1100 crore worldwide.

After taking a brief pause post-Jawan, Atlee is back with a bang. His next big project is with superstar Allu Arjun, currently titl...