Seven Months Pregnant, Deepika Padukone Powers Through Raaka Action Scenes

Deepika Padukone is once again making headlines for her incredible commitment to cinema. The Bollywood superstar is reportedly continuing the shoot of Allu Arjun's mega budget action entertainer Raaka despite being seven months pregnant , and has already completed several physically demanding action sequences under strict safety supervision. The reports have left fans and the film industry equally impressed.

According to reports, Deepika has been shooting almost every day and is determined to complete her portions before beginning her maternity break. The actress has reportedly performed many of the action scenes herself, while the production team has ensured extensive medical supervision and all necessary safety measures throughout the schedule.

One of the biggest talking points is that Deepika has also been filming night schedules to keep the ambitious production on track. This comes just weeks after her widely discussed stand on structured eight hour work shifts for actors and technicians, making her dedication to finishing Raaka all the more noteworthy. Industry insiders reportedly describe her commitment as inspiring, with one crew member saying everyone on set has been amazed by her determination despite the physically demanding shoot.

Interestingly, the reports also dismiss speculation that her pregnancy has affected her role. Despite expecting her second child with Ranveer Singh , Deepika's screen time has reportedly remained unchanged, with the makers sticking to their original vision for her character.

Directed by Atlee , Raaka marks the filmmaker's first Telugu directorial venture and is being mounted on a massive scale by Sun Pictures . The film stars Allu Arjun in the lead, with Janhvi Kapoor , Mrunal Thakur , and Rashmika Mandanna playing pivotal roles. Industry reports also suggest that the film features cutting edge visual effects and is being planned as one of Indian cinema's biggest action spectacles ahead of its 2027 theatrical release .