After teaming up with Allu Arjun for her upcoming sci-fi film, Deepika Padukone has sparked excitement by hinting at her interest in working with Mahesh Babu and Jr NTR next. In a recent interview, Deepika Padukone shared that she’s a fan of all three Telugu stars—Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, and Jr NTR—making fans wonder who her next co-star might be.
Having already signed the Allu Arjun–Atlee film a month ago, Deepika is clearly not done with Tollywood. Her earlier appearance in Kalki 2898 AD with Prabhas marked a strong start in Telugu cinema, and her latest choices show she’s looking to build a long-term presence in the South.
Fans are especially excited because Deepika didn’t just name-drop randomly. With Allu Arjun already confirmed, the chances of her teaming up next with Mahesh or NTR seem very likely. Social media is buzzing with predictions and fan-made posters imagining these pairings.
However, her journey hasn’t been without bumps. Deepika was earlier linked to Spirit, another big project with Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. But industry rumours say she was removed from the film due to creative differences, possibly because her strong views on feminism didn’t match the director’s style.
Still, Deepika appears unfazed. With the Atlee-directed sci-fi film now in her hands, she seems focused on working with Tollywood’s biggest names. Her growing South fan base only adds to the excitement.
One question remains—will stars like Mahesh Babu or Jr NTR adjust their schedules to match Deepika’s working style? She has been vocal about avoiding long workdays, which might be a challenge in big Telugu productions.
For now, the talk continues. After Allu Arjun, will it be Mahesh or NTR sharing the screen with Deepika? Fans are eager to find out—and so is the industry.
