For the past few days, social media has been abuzz with reports that Shah Rukh Khan would make a special cameo appearance in Allu Arjun and Atlee’s ambitious pan-India film Raaka. Some reports even claimed that SRK’s scenes would be shot during an overseas schedule.
However, those rumors now appear to be completely false.
According to Bollywood Hungama, Raaka does not feature any cameo by Shah Rukh Khan. Sources close to the production have clarified that SRK was never approached because the script itself does not have such a role.
The source added that while Atlee shares an excellent relationship with Shah Rukh after Jawan and would love to collaborate with him again, the reports linking him to Raaka are baseless. Meanwhile, the film’s production is progressing at a brisk pace.
An action-heavy schedule was completed recently, and the next schedule begins in Mumbai, where Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone will shoot several crucial sequences. The makers are reportedly focusing on completing Deepika’s portions before she takes a maternity break next month.
Industry reports suggest the shoot is on track to be completed by the end of this year, with the film targeting a late 2027 theatrical release.
There is also growing speculation that Raaka could be released in two parts, considering its expansive fantasy world and parallel-universe storyline. However, the makers are yet to officially confirm that plan.
Featuring a massive ensemble, including Allu Arjun, Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, and Jim Sarbh, Raaka is shaping up to be one of the biggest Indian films currently in production.
For now, though, fans hoping to see Shah Rukh Khan share screen space with Allu Arjun will have to wait. As things stand, there is no SRK cameo in Raaka, despite the widespread speculation.
