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Raaka is officially the title of Allu Arjun’s most prestigious project with blockbuster director Atlee. As today marks the 44th birthday of the Icon Star, the makers have unveiled a terrific first look poster that has caught everyone by surprise. Featuring the actor in a bold, bald avatar with animalistic claw details, the poster confirms that this collaboration with Sun Pictures is a vision beyond standard limitations.

Amidst the global celebrations, another major update regarding the Raaka cast has been confirmed. For many months, rumour mills suggested that Baahubali star Ramya Krishnan would play a pivotal role in the film. Today, that news became official as the legendary actress shared the first look poster on her Instagram profile. Fans are thrilled to see her join this project, which is being developed to meet international cinematic standards.

The film boasts an elite ensemble including Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone, who plays one of the female leads in this epic adventure. Set for a massive release in seven Indian and foreign languages, the technical side of Raaka is equally impressive. The project features a musical soundtrack by the trending Sai Abhyankkar and stunning visuals captured by cinematographer GK Vishnu.

With world class VFX teams from Los Angeles already on board, Raaka is shaping up to be a true global entertainer. Now that the title and Ramya Krishnan’s involvement are public, the anticipation for the character reveals of Deepika Padukone and other cast members has reached a fever pitch.