Prince Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru and Stylish Star Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo hit the screens this year during Sankranthi season. While AVPL stood as an industry hit (non BB) with Rs.160+ crores world wide share, SLN minted Rs.125 crores world wide and became a big hit in Telugu states. Though both Allu Arjun and Mahesh were declared the Sankranthi heroes, given AVPL's industry hit status, Stylish Star emerged the winner in this best of the two competition.
If at all ongoing reports are anything to go by, Mahesh Babu and Allu Arjun will be locking their heads again with their new projects for Sankranthi, 2022.
As is known, Mahesh Babu's Sarkaru Vaari Paata regular shoot was kick-started recently. On the other side, Stylish Star's Pushpa completed a couple of schedules. Both the films are planned to release for 2022's Sankranthis season. It then, remains to be seen if Allu Arjun would become victorious again or Mahesh Babu would take revenge on Allu Arjun, this time.
Pushpa is helmed by Sukumar while SVP is being directed by Parasuram.