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Allu Arjun's much-awaited film Raaka, directed by Atlee, is reportedly being planned on a much bigger scale than expected. New details about the film's
massive scope have surfaced, with its budget said to cross Rs 1,000 crore. The project is also said to feature an ensemble of leading actresses and an eagerly awaited cameo. The film has already generated buzz for its scale and the collaboration between Allu Arjun and Atlee, and is now being viewed as one of the biggest cinematic ventures in production. Here's a look at its scale, story structure and cast.
Raaka To Unfold Across Two Timelines In Two Parts
According to India Today report, Raaka is being structured as a two-part film, with each part rooted in a different era. One track is said to be set in a tribal puranic Vedic period, while the other will play out in a modern, contemporary setting. A source close to the project told the publication that this dual-timeline approach is meant to give the story more room to grow, allowing the makers to build out a larger world across both films.
The massive budget is reportedly aimed at giving the project a grand, big-screen scale to match its ambitious storyline, making it one of the largest productions currently underway in Indian cinema. The two-part format is also expected to help the makers expand the film's mythology and world-building, with the dual-timeline narrative bringing together the historical and modern worlds around Allu Arjun's character at the centre of the story.
Four Leading Ladies And An Unshot SRK Cameo
As per the report, Raaka's cast includes four leading actresses split across its two timelines. Mrunal Thakur is said to be playing the lead in the modern-day portion of the story, while Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna are reportedly part of the historical timeline. The film also features a cameo from Shah Rukh Khan, which is yet to be shot.
This portion is being planned to be filmed overseas, hinting at a special international schedule for the appearance. The makers have largely stayed tight-lipped about the plot so far, but the latest development suggests Raaka is being envisioned as a large-scale franchise rather than a standalone film. Neither the makers nor anyone from the cast has officially confirmed these details yet, and an official statement on the two-part release plan is still awaited. Stay tuned for more updates!
