Deepika Padukone Wraps Raaka Shoot, Exits for Maternity Break
Deepika Padukone has completed her shoot for Raaka, starring Allu Arjun, before taking a maternity break. The team prioritized her scenes, ensuring the film's schedule stays on track.
Dumtika Editorial
August 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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Deepika Padukone completes Raaka shoot before maternity break
Production team prioritizes Deepika's scenes to avoid delays
Atlee aims to finish Raaka filming by December
Official release date to be announced after shoot concludes
Deepika Padukone Concludes Raaka Filming Ahead of Maternity Break
Deepika Padukone has finished shooting her portions for Raaka, the upcoming film starring Allu Arjun and directed by Atlee. The latest schedule, held in Mumbai, focused on key sequences featuring Deepika and Allu Arjun, with the production team prioritizing her scenes to accommodate her planned maternity break.
Sources confirm that Deepika's role in Raaka is significant, and her shoot was scheduled to wrap before August. The production, backed by Sun Pictures, has ensured that her absence will not disrupt the overall timeline. Other major cast members include Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, and Janhvi Kapoor, all of whom are set to play important roles in the film.
Director Atlee is expected to complete the remainder of the shoot by December. The team has managed to keep the filming on track by planning ahead, with scenes involving other actors being shot in parallel. According to reports, Deepika will not take up any new projects until after her maternity break, having also completed her work on the film King with Shah Rukh Khan.
The official release date for Raaka will be announced once filming concludes. For now, Deepika's focus shifts to her personal life, while Allu Arjun and the rest of the cast continue with the final phases of production.
