International trainer hired for Allu Arjun

Tollywood icon Allu Arjun is set for a dramatic physical transformation in his upcoming sci-fi action thriller with blockbuster director Atlee, tentatively titled #AA22xA6. To prepare for the high-octane role, the Pushpa 2 star has teamed up with internationally acclaimed fitness expert Lloyd Stevens, setting social media abuzz with anticipation.

Stevens, who has previously trained stars like NTR (RRR), Mahesh Babu, Ranveer Singh, and Hrithik Roshan, confirmed the collaboration, sharing a photo alongside Arjun and teasing the intense regimen ahead.

“Loading… @alluarjun #alluarjunonline #fitat40 #transformation,” he captioned the post.

Mega production

Sources close to the production have revealed that Arjun will undergo a “humongous transformation” for the film. Backed by Sun Pictures, the film is being touted as a pan-India spectacle, blending global production standards with Indian storytelling.

Atlee is said to be collaborating with top-tier VFX studios in Los Angeles to bring the film’s visionary sci-fi elements to life.

Lloyd Stevens, a former Marine Technician turned celebrity trainer, is known for crafting bespoke fitness programs that yield extraordinary results. His work has helped actors like NTR sculpt a powerful screen presence for “RRR” and ensured Mahesh Babu maintains his trademark elegance.

Over the next three months, Stevens will oversee Arjun’s transformation, designing a physique tailored for high-intensity action and the film’s ambitious narrative scope.

Parallel universe plot

Speculation is mounting around the film’s premise, rumored to explore parallel universes or reincarnation, with Arjun portraying multiple, never-before-seen avatars. His fans are already dubbing this collaboration a “game-changer,” eagerly awaiting a reinvention of his on-screen persona.

The Atlee project was officially unveiled on Arjun’s 43rd birthday last month, generating significant buzz at the WAVES Summit 2025, where Arjun described the film as “a very international presentation with total Indian sensibilities,” commending Atlee’s ambitious vision.