With Tollywood facing a shortage of pan-India directors, stars like Allu Arjun and NTR are eyeing filmmakers like Atlee, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Bollywood’s Aditya Dhar. After Dhurandhar 2’s blockbuster success, top Telugu stars praised him, making him a strong potential collaborator due to his storytelling, minimal CGI, and efficient production timelines.