Allu Arjun urges fans to be patient, opens up on taking time with Atlee's Raaka: ‘We are trying to serve you the best’
Directed by Atlee, Raaka is backed by Sun Pictures. The film is expected to hit the screens in 2027.
Allu Arjun's last release was Pushpa 2: The Rule, which hit theatres in 2024. His next film, the ambitious sci-fi film Raaka, comes out next year, in 2027. That is a gap of three years for ardent fans of the Telugu superstar. Allu Arjun has now taken note of the fan enthusiasm and acknowledged that the film is taking time because the team is working hard to give it their best.

What Allu Arjun said
Allu Arjun was present at the event where the team of Raaka celebrated their Guinness World Record. The pan-India film, which marks the actor's first collaboration with Tamil hitmaker Atlee, has now set a Guinness World Record for the “Most People Motion-Captured in Real-Time”, with 37 performers simultaneously.
Arjun said, “I'd like to tell all the film enthusiasts and all the fans: please, I know we're taking our time, but please be a little patient with us. We are trying to serve you the best. I request each one of you to just hold on a little longer. I hope it's all worth it for you.”
He added, “I would like to thank Sun Pictures for being an incredible support, I would like to thank each one of you. I hope to surprise each one of you with Raaka, humbly.”
A few days ago, Cibi Chakaravarthi made a big claim about Raaka. He spoke about Atlee’s upcoming film with Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone and said, “I have seen the visuals of his films; he showed them to me. Sir, I don’t think even Avatar has visuals like that. Everyone will see what I’m talking about in three days. The visuals were extraordinary,” referring to a glimpse of the film that’s expected to be released on the filmmaker’s birthday on September 21.
Cibi then compared Atlee to Rajamouli and said, “I also want to say something. Much like how Rajamouli sir is taking Indian cinema to the next level, I believe Atlee sir will take Indian cinema to the global map. I feel so proud to be your student.”
About Raaka
Raaka is directed by Atlee and produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures. The film stars Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. Sai Abhyankkar has been roped in to compose the film’s music over Anirudh Ravichander and GV Prakash Kumar. The film is expected to be released in 2027. The promotional materials hint at it being a creature film.
ABOUT THE AUTHORSantanu DasSantanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More
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