Allu Arjun is gearing up for another major pan-India project, and excitement around his upcoming film Raaka continues to grow. The film is being produced by Atlee and backed by Sun Pictures, with Deepika Padukone reportedly playing the female lead.

The project has already generated considerable buzz because of its large ensemble cast, which is reportedly set to include several major names from Indian cinema. Now, another update concerning Rashmika Mandanna has added to the anticipation.

Rashmika Mandanna to Join the Shoot

Rashmika Mandanna was reportedly scheduled to begin work on Raaka earlier, but an injury she suffered while filming a dance sequence for Mysaa affected her shooting plans.

According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the actress has now recovered and resumed work. She is expected to shoot for a few days initially, while her more important portions are reportedly scheduled for the following month.

If the reported schedule goes ahead, fans could once again see Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna share the screen after their hugely successful collaboration in the Pushpa franchise.

There is also speculation that the two actors could be involved in several important action sequences together during this schedule.

Who Has Recently Joined Raaka?

The film has also added actor Karan Mehta to its cast.

Mehta made his Bollywood debut with Anurag Kashyap's 2023 musical romantic drama Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat. Before making his acting debut, he worked as an assistant to filmmaker Rahul Dholakia on Shah Rukh Khan's Raees.

Mehta has reportedly been cast in an important role in Raaka and has already started shooting for the project.

A Star-Studded Pan-India Cast

Raaka is shaping up to be a large-scale production with a diverse cast.

The reported lineup includes:

• Allu Arjun

• Deepika Padukone

• Mrunal Thakur

• Rashmika Mandanna

• Janhvi Kapoor

• Ramya Krishnan

• Yogi Babu

• Karan Mehta

There have also been reports linking Gatta Kusti actress Aishwarya Lekshmi to the project. However, according to sources cited in the report, she is not associated with the film.

Rashmika and Allu Arjun’s Reunion

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna became one of the most popular on-screen pairings in Indian cinema through the Pushpa franchise.

Their reported reunion in Raaka, particularly if they share major action sequences, could become one of the film's most anticipated aspects.

With a high-profile cast, Atlee's involvement as producer and Sun Pictures backing the project, Raaka is already attracting attention well ahead of its reported release next year.