Director Atlee and Wife Priya Welcome Baby Girl Amid Raaka Shoot

Director Atlee, who is currently helming the much-anticipated Allu Arjun starrer Raaka, has shared joyous personal news with his fans. The acclaimed filmmaker and his wife Priya have been blessed with their second child, a baby girl, as revealed by Atlee on social media.

Atlee, who welcomed his first child Meer with Priya in January 2023, expressed his gratitude online, posting, "Feeling blessed." Alongside the announcement, the couple released an endearing poster featuring a sketch of their son Meer, happily preparing to take on the role of big brother. The note charmingly declared, "Yay! I’ve got a baby sister… Big brother Meer. We, Priya and Atlee are blessed with a baby girl. April 20th, 2026."

The announcement quickly drew heartfelt congratulations from many in the film fraternity. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ananya Panday, Kajal Aggarwal, and Huma Qureshi were among those who sent their warm wishes, with Kajal writing, "Yayyy big congratulations… lots of love to the little baby girl, parents, grandparents and most of all Meer."

As Atlee savors this special moment with his family, fans are also eagerly watching for updates on Raaka, his upcoming collaboration with Allu Arjun, promising more excitement in the months ahead.