Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated film ‘Raaka’, directed by Atlee, has fans buzzing with excitement over the new character details that have reportedly leaked online. While fans got their first glimpse of Allu Arjun and his all-new menacing avatar, Deepika Padukone’s character sketch revealed her action-packed avatar. However, since the actress announced her pregnancy early this year, it appears that her character has also undergone a major change.

Deepika Padukone to play a pregnant woman struggling for survival

Reports on India Today and Alwaya Bollywood, have teased the roles being played by Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. According to the report, Deepika, who is currently in her third trimester, is said to be playing a pregnant woman whose struggle for survival forms one of the emotional threads of the film. Her portions are reportedly set in the Puranic Vedic era, within the expansive world being created for the film. It is unclear if her pregnancy was written into the scrip at a later date, or if her real life pregnancy co-incided with her character’s arc.The actress, who is expecting her second child, has continued to fulfil her professional commitments and film her scenes well into her third trimester. She is reportedly scheduled to complete a part of her shoot this month before taking a maternity break. Earlier reports indicated that Deepika would wrap her portions of the film before stepping away from work temporarily.

Janhvi Kapoor to play tribal queen

Janhvi Kapoor is reportedly taking on a vastly different role in ‘Raaka’. According to reports, she will portray a tribal queen, a fierce and powerful leader who will play a crucial role in the film’s larger narrative.The character is said to be deeply connected to the tribal world explored in the film and could form an important part of the story surrounding Allu Arjun’s character.

Rashmika Mandanna to play a guide and protector

Meanwhile, Rashmika Mandanna is also said to have a pivotal role in the film. As per the reports, she will play a guide and protector whose journey intersects closely with Deepika’s character. Her character is said to help Deepika’s pregnant protagonist navigate the dangerous world of Raaka and becomes instrumental in her fight for survival.Directed by Atlee and headlined by Allu Arjun, the film is among the most ambitious upcoming Indian productions. The film is slated for a December 2027 release, although an exact release date has not yet been confirmed.