India, March 5 -- Film director Atlee Kumar will reportedly make his next movie with 'Pushpa 2' star Allu Arjun. According to 123Telugu, the film is expected to start pre-production in April and go on floors in mid-2025. Besides this, the buzz is also about the hefty fee Atlee has asked to direct the film with Allu.

According to the 123Telugu report, Atlee has demanded rs 100 crore for the project. However, there is no official confirmation about the film or Atlee's fee. "The fee quoted has left eyebrows raised in the industry, with producers wondering if they should comply with Atlee's demands," NewsX reported, citing industry sources.

According to media reports, Atlee had originally intended to make the film with Bollywood actor Salma...