Mrunal Thakur Addresses Casting Rumours Around Raaka

Actor Mrunal Thakur has addressed mounting rumours regarding her casting in the upcoming sci-fi feature Raaka. She neither confirmed nor denied her participation in the big-budget project starring Allu Arjun and directed by Atlee.

The actor spoke about the matter during a recent interview with HT City. She was speaking to the outlet while promoting her latest release, Pooja Meri Jaan. When asked about joining the cast, she laughed off the claim.

"I like how you assume that I am doing Raaka." she said during the conversation. She stated that official project news will come directly through her own channels.

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"The announcement of upcoming films, I will make it on social networking sites soon, so that we put a full stop to all these rumours." she added.

Beyond the ongoing speculation, the actor reflected on her broader creative approach. She shared her perspective on picking film roles and treating every project as a personal lesson.

I just want to enjoy the process she explained. "Because an experiment is like aim, apparatus, observation, conclusion, that’s it."

She noted that she avoids negative takeaways when evaluating past work. noting that i don’t want to come to a conclusion that it did not work. For me, everything is you live and you learn, she said.

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Thakur previously addressed these casting reports during an interview with Mid-Day. She did not confirm or deny reports about her casting in Raaka at the time. She stated she had not signed a film in almost nine months while waiting for a meaningful role.

Raaka Raaka marks the first collaboration between Allu Arjun and Tamil filmmaker Atlee. Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is also part of the lead cast.

The pan-India sci-fi film is currently scheduled to arrive in cinemas in 2027. The production recently secured a Guinness World Record for real-time motion capture. That technical feat involved 37 performers taking part simultaneously on set.