Deepika to play a pregnant woman and Janhvi a tribal queen in Raaka | Exclusive
New details have emerged about the roles of Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in Raaka. The update points to story-driven female characters shaping the film alongside Allu Arjun.
Atlee's ambitious sci-fi action film Raaka, headlined by Allu Arjun, will feature Deepika Padukone as a pregnant woman and Janhvi Kapoor as a tribal queen, India Today has exclusively learnt. The two actors are said to have vastly different arcs, with their characters playing crucial roles in the sprawling world Atlee has created.
Sources close to the production reveal that Deepika plays a pregnant woman whose fight for survival forms one of the film's emotional threads. Her portions are reportedly set in the Puranic Vedic era, adding another layer to the film's expansive narrative. Interestingly, her character's pregnancy has also worked in the makers' favour, with Deepika, who is currently expecting her second child, continuing to shoot portions that naturally align with her character's look. She is expected to wrap up her shoot this month.
Janhvi Kapoor, meanwhile, is said to essay the role of a tribal queen — a fierce leader whose character is expected to be integral to the world of Raaka. While details about her arc are being kept under wraps, sources describe her character as one of the film's major pillars.
Rashmika Mandanna reportedly plays another key character whose journey intersects closely with Deepika's. According to sources, she essays a guide and protector who helps Deepika's character navigate the dangerous world of Raaka and becomes instrumental in her fight for survival.
Mrunal Thakur is also said to be part of the film, playing a pivotal role opposite Allu Arjun in the modern-day portion of the story.
Unlike conventional commercial entertainers where female characters often exist on parallel tracks to the hero, Raaka is said to bring the journeys of its women together as part of the larger narrative. Each character reportedly has a distinct purpose and contributes to the story beyond merely supporting Allu Arjun's arc.
Raaka marks Allu Arjun's first collaboration with Atlee and remains one of the most closely guarded projects in Indian cinema. While the makers are yet to officially unveil the characters, the latest details suggest that the film's female cast has substantial, story-driven roles in the ambitious sci-fi action drama.
Atlee's ambitious sci-fi action film Raaka, headlined by Allu Arjun, will feature Deepika Padukone as a pregnant woman and Janhvi Kapoor as a tribal queen, India Today has exclusively learnt. The two actors are said to have vastly different arcs, with their characters playing crucial roles in the sprawling world Atlee has created.
Sources close to the production reveal that Deepika plays a pregnant woman whose fight for survival forms one of the film's emotional threads. Her portions are reportedly set in the Puranic Vedic era, adding another layer to the film's expansive narrative. Interestingly, her character's pregnancy has also worked in the makers' favour, with Deepika, who is currently expecting her second child, continuing to shoot portions that naturally align with her character's look. She is expected to wrap up her shoot this month.
Janhvi Kapoor, meanwhile, is said to essay the role of a tribal queen — a fierce leader whose character is expected to be integral to the world of Raaka. While details about her arc are being kept under wraps, sources describe her character as one of the film's major pillars.
Rashmika Mandanna reportedly plays another key character whose journey intersects closely with Deepika's. According to sources, she essays a guide and protector who helps Deepika's character navigate the dangerous world of Raaka and becomes instrumental in her fight for survival.
Mrunal Thakur is also said to be part of the film, playing a pivotal role opposite Allu Arjun in the modern-day portion of the story.
Unlike conventional commercial entertainers where female characters often exist on parallel tracks to the hero, Raaka is said to bring the journeys of its women together as part of the larger narrative. Each character reportedly has a distinct purpose and contributes to the story beyond merely supporting Allu Arjun's arc.
Raaka marks Allu Arjun's first collaboration with Atlee and remains one of the most closely guarded projects in Indian cinema. While the makers are yet to officially unveil the characters, the latest details suggest that the film's female cast has substantial, story-driven roles in the ambitious sci-fi action drama.
Atlee's ambitious sci-fi action film Raaka, headlined by Allu Arjun, will feature Deepika Padukone as a pregnant woman and Janhvi Kapoor as a tribal queen, India Today has exclusively learnt. The two actors are said to have vastly different arcs, with their characters playing crucial roles in the sprawling world Atlee has created.
Sources close to the production reveal that Deepika plays a pregnant woman whose fight for survival forms one of the film's emotional threads. Her portions are reportedly set in the Puranic Vedic era, adding another layer to the film's expansive narrative. Interestingly, her character's pregnancy has also worked in the makers' favour, with Deepika, who is currently expecting her second child, continuing to shoot portions that naturally align with her character's look. She is expected to wrap up her shoot this month.
Janhvi Kapoor, meanwhile, is said to essay the role of a tribal queen — a fierce leader whose character is expected to be integral to the world of Raaka. While details about her arc are being kept under wraps, sources describe her character as one of the film's major pillars.
Rashmika Mandanna reportedly plays another key character whose journey intersects closely with Deepika's. According to sources, she essays a guide and protector who helps Deepika's character navigate the dangerous world of Raaka and becomes instrumental in her fight for survival.
Mrunal Thakur is also said to be part of the film, playing a pivotal role opposite Allu Arjun in the modern-day portion of the story.
Unlike conventional commercial entertainers where female characters often exist on parallel tracks to the hero, Raaka is said to bring the journeys of its women together as part of the larger narrative. Each character reportedly has a distinct purpose and contributes to the story beyond merely supporting Allu Arjun's arc.
Raaka marks Allu Arjun's first collaboration with Atlee and remains one of the most closely guarded projects in Indian cinema. While the makers are yet to officially unveil the characters, the latest details suggest that the film's female cast has substantial, story-driven roles in the ambitious sci-fi action drama.
