Did you know pregnant Deepika Padukone pulled off rigorous action sequences for Atlee and Allu Arjun’s ‘Raaka’? Read here |

Long shooting schedules and physically demanding action scenes are challenging for any actor, but Deepika Padukone has reportedly taken on both while expecting her second child. According to the latest reports, the actress continued filming Atlee’s directorial ‘Raaka’ during her third trimester to complete her portions before going on maternity leave. Her dedication to the project has become a major talking point, with many praising her professionalism as Atlee’s ambitious action entertainer moves closer to completion.

Deepika Padukone filmed demanding action scenes during pregnancy

According to Variety India, Deepika Padukone has been shooting for ‘Raaka’ almost every day to ensure the film stays on schedule. The report claims the actress did night shifts and physically demanding action scenes in her third trimester. Deepika Padukone, who had earlier spoken about an eight-hour day and a healthy work-life balance, was reportedly fully committed to her schedule when she left for her maternity leave. According to reports, her work has kept the production on its scheduled timetable with no major delays.

Crew members reportedly left inspired by Deepika Padukone’s commitment

As quoted by Variety India, a crew member praised the actress for her determination throughout the shoot. “She was determined to complete the film before taking a maternity break. Some of the action scenes are extremely demanding, but she has managed to perform them successfully,” the crew member reportedly said. “It has been inspiring for everyone on set to see Deepika Padukone work with such focus and dedication,” the source further added. “At the same time, she keeps paying equal attention to her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter at home.” Fans have praised this report and have appreciated the actress for balancing her work and personal life.

Atlee’s ‘Raaka’ remains one of 2027’s most-awaited films

Directed by Atlee, ‘Raaka’ stars Allu Arjun in the lead and Deepika Padukone in a key role. The sci-fi fantasy action spectacle is being mounted on a grand scale with lots of visual effects and high-octane action sequences. The film is touted to be one of the biggest pan-India releases of 2027, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the new pairing of Allu Arjun and Deepika on-screen. With every passing day, the excitement has grown, and the latest updates on Deepika Padukone’s dedication on set have only added to the excitement around the much-awaited project.