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Fans Point Out Striking Similarities Between the Atlee-Allu Arjun Collaboration and ‘Dune’ Posters
In their social media post, Sun Pictures wrote, “The mAAss has just begun! Over 6 million cumulative views for #AA22xA6. A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures.”
The mAAss has just begun!⚡ 6M+ cumulative views for #AA22xA6
A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures – https://t.co/NROyA23RWO @alluarjun @Atlee_dir #AA22 #A6 #SunPictures pic.twitter.com/M5Olo5AGeK
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) April 8, 2025
After the release of the poster, fans quickly pointed out its striking resemblance to the promotional material for ‘Dune,’ which featured Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac under the direction of Denis Villeneuve. Many users on social media accused the creators of AA26 X A6 of plagiarism. Comments ranged from incredulity, with one user stating, “My brother, it hasn’t even begun and you’ve lifted the Dune poster?” to sharp criticism, with another remarking, “Atlee and his team do the best literature review.”
One user lamented, “First it was Interstellar, now it’s Dune. @Atlee_dir should have some shame.”
First it was Interstellar, second it was Dune. @Atlee_dir should have some shame. https://t.co/g7iAWzftM1 pic.twitter.com/i5Mb7lckRy
— ARVIND AKSHAY (@God_Of_Pot) April 8, 2025
As discussions escalated, many fans questioned why such blatant copying occurred, especially given the wealth of talent in Indian cinema. Despite the clear admiration for the original Dune poster, some speculated that the creators may have believed it was worth the controversy.
Meanwhile, this isn’t the first instance of Atlee facing accusations of plagiarism. Previously, he has been called out for copying elements in his films. In 2023, he addressed such allegations, stating, “In the creative field, you end up making similar stories. That doesn’t mean I copy; it can be inspired. I was inspired by MGR (Ramachandran) songs, leading me to create intro songs. I take risks… In 30 years, no one’s approached Shah Rukh Khan with such a story proposal. Do you think I’m the only one facing criticism in cinema? Many esteemed filmmakers have encountered similar issues.”
He continued, “When someone makes a quick comparison of my work to others, it doesn’t diminish my effort, honesty, and hard work. Of course, I’ve made films that share themes with others. For instance, ‘Theri’ had multiple versions before and after its release. But when I do it, it’s labeled as copying. Copying is easy; if that were the case, anyone could do it.”
Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.
Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.
Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.
She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.
She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.
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Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.
Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.
Entertainment: Arjun Tendulkar celebrated his 27th birthday on Friday with wishes from family, friends and fans.
Among the many messages, his sister Sara Tendulkar shared a heartfelt birthday note for him. She posted a special photo montage on Instagram in collaboration with Lucknow Super Giants.
The montage featured several pictures from their childhood. It also included a sweet moment of Arjun resting on Sara’s shoulder.
Sara called Arjun her “baby brother” and said she would always be protective of him. She recalled watching him grow up and praised his hard work and discipline.
“Happy Birthday to the one person who has been annoying me for as long as I can remember. And somehow still manages to be my favourite person,” Sara said in the video.
She added that she was proud of the person Arjun had become. Sara also expressed her love for her younger brother and wished him on his special day.
The post was captioned, “Hey Arjun Tendulkar, someone has a special birthday wish for you.”
Sara has often shared her love for Arjun on social media. Last year, she wished him with a collage and called him her.”
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She also shared an emotional message when Arjun married Saaniya Chandok. Sara wished the couple a happy life filled with blessings and happiness.
Sachin Tendulkar also wished his son on his birthday. He shared a picture with Sara and Arjun from the latter’s mehendi ceremony.
“Watching you grow into the person you are today has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Happy birthday, Arjun. Keep being you,” Sachin wrote.
Entertainment: Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan has died at the age of 56 after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was known for his supporting roles in films like Welcome.
Filmmaker Anees Bazmee paid an emotional tribute to the actor on Instagram. He remembered Mushtaq Khan as a talented artist and a kind person.
Actor Sanjay Mishra also mourned his death. He recalled their close bond and said Mushtaq Khan was someone he could turn to for advice.
Actor Raza Murad and comedian Sunil Pal also expressed their grief.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to the actor on X. He thanked Mushtaq Khan for making people laugh with his comic timing.
Mushtaq Khan is survived by his wife, son and daughter. His funeral will be held tomorrow
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