A Masterclass That Pushes the Envelope: Naila Grrewal on Allu Arjun's Raaka

Naila Grrewal is stepping into South cinema in the grandest way possible. After spending 11 years in Bollywood , the actress has officially joined Atlee's highly anticipated pan Indian sci fi spectacle Raaka , headlined by Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone . Calling the experience a " masterclass that pushes the envelope in all aspects of filmmaking ," Naila says the film has completely changed the way she looks at cinema.

The actress revealed that becoming a part of Raaka was no coincidence. She had long admired Atlee's work and openly expressed her desire to collaborate with him during their very first meeting. According to Naila, the filmmaker appreciated her honesty and welcomed the idea of working with someone whose career had been rooted in Hindi cinema. That conversation eventually turned into one of the biggest opportunities of her career.

Describing the film's scale, Naila said watching Atlee bring his 18 year old vision to life has been nothing short of inspiring. She praised the director's dedication, calling every day on set a learning experience and saying the project is unlike anything she has worked on before.

The actress also couldn't stop praising her co-stars. Sharing the screen with Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone , she said, feels surreal and is a moment she is proud of after years of hard work. Naila, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Deepika in Tamasha (2015), called reuniting with the actress in Raaka a full circle moment in her journey.

Speaking about Allu Arjun, Naila said what impressed her the most was his unmatched focus and relentless hunger to keep improving , despite achieving massive success. She added that his commitment on set is inspiring and reflects why he continues to remain one of Indian cinema's biggest stars. She also hinted that Raaka will surprise audiences with extraordinary character portrayals that break away from conventional storytelling.

Raaka marks the first ever collaboration between Allu Arjun and Atlee and is being mounted on a massive scale by Sun Pictures . The fantasy sci fi action entertainer features Deepika Padukone as the female lead, with music composed by Sai Abhyankkar . Ever since its title reveal and first look, the film has emerged as one of the most awaited Indian releases, with fans eagerly waiting to see what Atlee's ambitious vision delivers on the big screen.