Atley, who made a blockbuster film like ‘Jawan’, has been honored by Satya Bhama University in Chennai by giving her doctorate. This honor was given to him on 14 June 2025 in the 34th Convocation of the university. During this, Atallie in his speech talked about her upcoming film about Allu Arjun, Deepika Padukone. Apart from this, he spoke on criticism of copying films.
Atley said on criticism of his films
Let us know that there is often talk of imitation of the story of Atallie’s films. Critics believe that his films are inspired by other films. Recently, the director was accused of allegedly copying the poster of ‘Dune’. Now Atley has broken the silence on this. He said- There is usually a belief that the films I make are taken here or from there. But I give an example related to it.
Atley, Vijay’s role in his 2019 superhit film ‘Bigil’, referred to Michael Raappan, a gangster who became a football coach from a gangster and said- Rappan was inspired by the founder and Chancellor of this university in Bigil.
Told about your upcoming film
Apart from this, Atallie also talked about his upcoming film with Allu Arjun and Deepika, he said, ‘Kalanidhi Maran Sir (Sun Pictures) is producing this film. It is one of the most expensive films made in our country. We will use a lot of new technology to make it. I am dreaming a big, and the budget is not yet decided. Producers will decide the release date.
Deepika Padukone will be with Allu
Significantly, in April it was announced that after Pushpa, Arjun’s next film will be with Etley. The film’s team announced in June that Deepika has also been selected for this project. At the same time, Arjun congratulated Atallie for his doctorate and wrote on social media, “Many congratulations to @Atlee_Dir Garu on receiving honorary doctors. Happy to reach many more heights further.
Jawan film earned thousand crores
Let me tell you that Atley started as a director in 2013 with the film ‘Raja Rani’ and since then he has given only hit films. His last film was young with Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Which was his first film in Bollywood. It earned more than ₹ 1100 crore worldwide.