The buzz around Raaka is only getting louder and amid anticipation, fresh details have emerged on Deepika Padukone’s role. While the team had earlier confirmed that she plays a crucial part and will continue shooting despite her pregnancy, New details further seal her position as a central character in the film with an emotional arc.
With excitement building around her character, sources close to the production reveal that Deepika remains a key driving element of the script and narrative, with no changes to her scenes. Even as she expects her second child with Ranveer Singh, she continues to shoot her projects.
A source close to the production shared, “Deepika has a stellar entry, as also a big action moment with Allu Arjun. All of those will
now be done by a double, whereas Deepika will continue to shoot the dramatic moments. Her role stays intact, with no deletion what so ever. She is a key protagonist of Raaka, and nothing changes due to pregnancy.”
Directed by Atlee, Raaka is building strong anticipation, especially for Deepika and Allu Arjun’s roles, which are expected to stand out under his vision. Earlier, a source had revealed that, “Amidst her pregnancy, Deepika Padukone is shooting intense action sequences for Raaka and will continue to shoot for the film throughout her pregnancy.”
Deepika Padukone’s pregnancy
On April 19,Deepika took to Instagram to share the news in a simple yet emotional way. The post featured a glimpse of her daughter Dua Singh Padukone, who was seen holding a pregnancy test.
On February 29, 2024, Deepika and Ranveer surprised fans with their pregnancy announcement, sharing a picture of tiny baby essentials in pink and blue hues. Deepika and Ranveer welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in September 2024. The couple later introduced her to the world during Diwali, sharing her name and a glimpse of their family life. The name “Dua” means “prayer”.
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