{"id":13995,"date":"2026-08-19T06:02:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T06:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=13995"},"modified":"2026-08-19T06:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T06:02:32","slug":"raaka-update-will-smith-to-join-allu-arjun-and-atlees-action-flick-bad-boys-star-may-shoot-overseas-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=13995","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Raaka&#8217; UPDATE: Will Smith to join Allu Arjun and Atlee&#8217;s action flick; &#8216;Bad Boys&#8217; star may shoot overseas &#8211; Reports |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133336923,imgsize-400856,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/will-smith-to-join-allu-arjun-atlees-raaka_-hollywood-star-may-shoot-overseas-fb.jpg\" alt=\"'Raaka' UPDATE: Will Smith to join Allu Arjun and Atlee's action flick; 'Bad Boys' star may shoot overseas - Reports\" title=\"Will Smith to join Allu Arjun, Atlee\u2019s Raaka_ Hollywood star may shoot overseas.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Will Smith to join Allu Arjun, Atlee\u2019s Raaka_ Hollywood star may shoot overseas.\">Will Smith to join Allu Arjun, Atlee\u2019s Raaka_ Hollywood star may shoot overseas.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The &#8216;Bad Boys&#8217; star Will Smith could soon be seen in an Indian movie, with reports suggesting that the Hollywood actor may join Allu Arjun and &#8216;Jawan&#8217; director Atlee&#8217;s upcoming sci-fi action epic &#8216;Raaka&#8217;.<!-- --> If the reports are true, Will Smith is expected to shoot his portions during an overseas schedule.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/>According to reports, discussions between the makers and Will Smith have continued for nearly a year. The actor is reportedly being considered for the role of the primary antagonist.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Will Smith&#8217;s overseas schedule reportedly being planned<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>A report by Mid Day has claimed that Will Smith could shoot his portions during an overseas schedule. The production team is yet to finalise the location.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>The choice of destination will reportedly depend on the Hollywood actor&#8217;s availability.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>The report says, \u201cWill Smith\u2019s dates are being worked out. The overseas location will be locked depending on his availability. His costumes have been finalised and there is immense excitement in the crew for the next leg,\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Shah Rukh Khan&#8217;s appearance in &#8216;Raaka&#8217;<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Shah Rukh Khan&#8217;s reported association with &#8216;Raaka&#8217; has also generated attention. Earlier reports had claimed that the Bollywood superstar was not part of the movie.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>However, another report now suggests that Shah Rukh Khan could participate in the international shooting schedule.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>The report stated, \u201cShah Rukh will also join the international schedule at some point. He is currently shooting the final song for \u2018King\u2019, and will face the camera for \u2018Raaka\u2019 after September.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>If confirmed, the reported schedule could feature both Will Smith and Shah Rukh Khan alongside the movie&#8217;s existing cast.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>&#8216;Raaka&#8217; reportedly features two timelines<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Atlee, &#8216;Raaka&#8217; is being developed as a large-scale sci-fi action and fantasy movie. The story is reportedly structured around two different periods.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/>According to a report by India Today, one section of the narrative will be set during a tribal Puranic Vedic era. The other portion will reportedly take place in the modern period.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>The two timelines are expected to form an interconnected narrative and the reported concept also suggests that the movie will combine historical elements with contemporary science fiction and fantasy.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Deepika Padukone and Mrunal Thakur linked to roles<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Deepika Padukone is expected to play the female lead in the historical portion of &#8216;Raaka&#8217;.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/>Mrunal Thakur has reportedly been linked to the modern-day section of the story.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>The movie is currently expected to reach theatres in late 2027. However, the makers are yet to announce an official release date.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/telugu\/movies\/news\/raaka-update-will-smith-to-join-allu-arjun-and-atlees-action-flick-bad-boys-star-may-shoot-overseas-reports\/articleshow\/133336913.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will Smith to join Allu Arjun, Atlee\u2019s Raaka_ Hollywood star may shoot overseas. The &#8216;Bad Boys&#8217; star Will Smith could soon be seen in an Indian movie, with reports suggesting that the Hollywood actor may join Allu Arjun and &#8216;Jawan&#8217; director Atlee&#8217;s upcoming sci-fi action epic &#8216;Raaka&#8217;. 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