# Production of film Raaka

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> Updated: 2026-09-21T08:24:37.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3.

Production for the high-budget science-fiction action drama ‘Raaka’ has reached several milestones. Following the completion of a major filming schedule in Mumbai, lead actor Allu Arjun returned to Hyderabad to prepare for upcoming action sequences at Ramoji Film City.

Directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures, the project is described as a large-scale socio-fantasy spectacle with a reported budget of 800 crore. The narrative is expected to span multiple timelines, including a tribal Puranic-Vedic era and the modern age. The cast reportedly includes Allu Arjun, Deepika Padukone, Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, and Aishwarya Lekshmi.

The production has officially set a Guinness World Record for the ‘Most People Motion-Captured in Real-Time’. This feat was achieved by simultaneously capturing 37 performers in a single session, surpassing the previous record of 19. The technical process utilized 92 optical motion-capture cameras and a specialized pipeline to track performers ranging in age from four to 70 years old. The achievement also incorporated real-time visualization via Unreal Engine. Sun Pictures announced this milestone in conjunction with director Atlee’s 40th birthday.

To support the film’s heavy reliance on visual effects, the production team has collaborated with VFX studios in Los Angeles. While an official release date has not been announced, industry reports suggest a potential release in late 2027 or later. Some fan discussions have noted a desire for more localized Telugu-centric promotion for the project.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Raaka film sets Guinness World Record for simultaneous motion capture

Allu Arjun and director Atlee’s film ‘Raaka’ has set a Guinness World Record by simultaneously motion-capturing 37 performers in real-time, breaking the previous record of 19.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raaka-film-sets-guinness-world-record-for-motion-capture

### 2026-09-18: Sun Pictures teases ‘Raaka’ as a global triumph

Sun Pictures is teasing the upcoming film ‘Raaka’, a socio-fantasy action spectacle directed by Atlee and starring Allu Arjun, with ambitions for global reach.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sun-pictures-teases-raaka-as-a-global-triumph

### 2026-08-31: Allu Arjun's mega-budget film ‘Raaka’ completes Mumbai filming schedule

The production of the 700-crore sci-fi action film ‘Raaka’, starring Allu Arjun and directed by Atlee, has completed its Mumbai schedule and will resume in Hyderabad this September.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/allu-arjuns-mega-budget-film-raaka-completes-mumbai-filming-schedule

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