Overview
- In early August, multiple reports say Deepika Padukone began a final Mumbai schedule and intends to finish her scenes for the first part of Raaka before starting maternity leave in September.
- Those reports quote unnamed industry sources who say the production reordered schedules so Padukone could wrap key portions ahead of a break that is expected to last until her January 2027 birthday.
- After Padukone steps away, Allu Arjun and the rest of the ensemble — reportedly including Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur — will continue principal photography without interruption.
- Sources cited by outlets put an internal target of wrapping the first part by November or completing the full shoot by December 2026, with a decision on the second part’s schedule to follow and both instalments aimed for 2027 releases.
- Coverage stresses that these timelines come from unnamed sources and that the Raaka production team had not issued detailed public confirmation at the time of reporting, so official announcements on dates and producers remain pending.