Raaka: Allu Arjun turns animalistic in Atlee's next, first look poster out

On Allu Arjun's 44th birthday, the makers of his upcoming film with Atlee revealed its title, Raaka, along with a striking first poster. Also starring Deepika Padukone, the film marks their first collaboration.

In Short

• Allu Arjun's new film Raaka title and poster revealed on his birthday
• Deepika Padukone to star alongside Allu Arjun in Raaka
• Film directed by Atlee, known for grand visuals

On the occasion of Allu Arjun's 44th birthday, the makers of his upcoming film with director Atlee unveiled the title and the first poster of the project. The film, now officially titled Raaka, features Allu Arjun in a striking new look with a bald head and claw-like features, sparking curiosity among fans.

The poster was shared along with the caption, "The wait is over. Gear up for #RAAKA." This announcement ends months of speculation about the film previously known by its tentative title AA22 X26.

Here's the announcement post:

Raaka is directed by Atlee and marks the first collaboration between Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, who plays a pivotal role in the film. Padukone had earlier worked with Atlee in the 2023 action-thriller Jawan alongside Shah Rukh Khan.

Take a look at the poster here:

Following the global success of Pushpa: The Rule, Allu Arjun is expected to bring his signature style to this highly anticipated project. Reports suggest that Raaka will be a major technical venture, with Atlee aiming to create visual effects and world-building to rival those seen in the Avatar films.

Production on Raaka is already underway, with filming scheduled to conclude by the latter half of 2026. The story is said to span two different universes, promising Indian audiences a unique cinematic experience.

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