The title poster of much-anticipated Allu Arjun-Atlee film, now titled Raaka, was unveiled this morning to lot of social media praise, also inspiring many countless about the film’s concept and storyline. Now none other than Shah Rukh Khan has praised the poster, also wishing birthday boy Allu Arjun.
Taking to his X page, Shah Rukh penned, “Happy Birthday Allu Arjun … the poster is intriguing and amazing just like you are. Can’t wait to see what you guys have put together. This experience will be… in Atlee’s words - Mass masss massss!! Raaka looks so exciting, all the best!!” Shah Rukh also tagged filmmaker Atlee in his post. The two had collaborated on the 2023 blockbuster Jawan.
Replying to Jawan actor’s post, Allu Arjun wrote, “Shah Rukh Garu …. Thank you so much for your wonderful birthday wishes. This is definitely a very special one sir. We hope to win your heart with what we trying to do . Thank you for all your love and support. Love and respect.” Atlee too replied to Shah Rukh’s post, saying, “Love you sir. Will make u more proud sir.”
Besides Allu Arjun, Raaka features Deepika Padukone in a prominent role. Other prominent actors, including Vijay Sethupathi, Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur and Kajol, are also in talks to join the ensemble. However, an official confirmation is awaited.
While not many details regarding the film are known, expectations have been sky-high as Allu Arjun and Atlee visited leading VFX studios in Los Angeles, including Ironhead Studio, and engaged with technicians like Jose Fernandez and James Madigan in the film’s first promotional video, suggesting its VFX-heavy plot. Speculations about the film being a sci-fi film have also been discussed widely, although the makers have remained tight-lipped on its details.
With music composed by Sai Abhyankkar, Raaka is produced by Kalanidhi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner.