# Arjun Reddy returning to theatres in 2027 extended version

2026-08-27T10:30:58+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Vijay Deverakonda and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga are planning an extended version of Arjun Reddy for the film's 10th anniversary in 2027, not a new film together. Sandeep has confirmed work on the new version, with Vijay expected to dub for additional material. What will be added has not been disclosed. The announcement followed Vijay's social media post about meeting everyone in theatres next year, sparking speculation about a new collaboration. The 2017 film remains a career-defining turn for both, establishing Vanga as a distinctive director and giving Vijay a major youth following. Sandeep is expected to spend 15 to 20 days working on the extended version. Vijay's dubbing work could take only a few days.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

A re-release a full nine years before the anniversary it is meant to mark is unusual. Most anniversary re-releases are planned within a year or two of the milestone date. The 2027 target suggests the team wants lead time to produce new footage, not merely a remaster. Arjun Reddy is legendary for turning Vijay Deverakonda into a pan-India star on a budget of under Rs 5 crore. The film also made Sandeep Reddy Vanga a household name before his controversial Animal. Any extended cut would need fresh certification from the Central Board of Film Certification if it contains new scenes, and the producers will have to renegotiate theatrical splits with exhibitors. For now the real signal is dubbing: if Vijay records new dialogue, the additions may include changed or extended scenes, not just deleted footage.

## Coverage

- m9.news <https://www.m9.news/movienews/arjun-reddy-extended-version-2027/>
  Leads with speculation from a vague social media post, then reveals it is not a new film but an anniversary re-release, sensationalist framing of a non-announcement.

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