Rashmika’s return feels like a fresh wind sweeping through Mumbai’s studio lanes. After a month of physiotherapy that had her hobbling on crutches‑laden set, the actress walked onto the Raaka set with a grin that could have lit a thousand cameras.
Allu Arjun and Rashmika team up again, this time under the eye of Tamil auteur Atlee, who is steering the film’s pan‑India appeal. The director, fresh off Jawan’s Hindi debut, is already scripting a series of stunts that will make the pair’s chemistry feel as explosive as their last Pushpa outing.
The production house’s Instagram snapshot, tagged #RaakaSet, shows Rashmika in her Jayamma costume waving to the crew, while Rahul Sankrityan and Vijay Deverakonda share a brotherly hug. Mythri Movie Makers’ caption, “It’s a wrap for Jayamma. We will dearly miss you on sets, Rashmika Mandanna,” hints at the emotional gravity of her departure from the period drama.
With the shooting slate now packed, the film is slated to hit theatres by December 2026, giving fans a new blockbuster to queue up after the Pushpa saga. Fans can expect a blend of high‑octane action, star‑studded ensemble, and the fresh dynamism that only a return from injury can bring.