Did you know that a pregnant Deepika Padukone shot extreme action scenes for Atlee and Allu Arjun’s film Raaka? Read here

Long shooting schedules and physically demanding action scenes are a challenge for any actor, but Deepika Padukone has reportedly done both while awaiting her second child.

According to latest reports, the actress continued shooting for Atlee’s Raaka during the third trimester of her pregnancy to complete her portions before going on maternity leave. Her dedication to the project became a major talking point, with many praising her professionalism as Atlee’s aspiring action artist neared completion.

Deepika Padukone shot demanding action scenes while pregnant

According to Variety India, Deepika Padukone has been shooting for Raaka almost every day to ensure that the film stays on schedule.

The report claims that the actress did night shifts and physically demanding action scenes in the third trimester of her pregnancy. Deepika Padukone, who had earlier spoken about an eight-hour workday and a healthy work-life balance, was said to be fully committed to her schedule when she left for maternity leave.

According to reports, her work kept the production on schedule without any major delays.

The crew members reportedly left inspired by Deepika Padukone’s commitment

As reported by Variety India, a crew member praised the actress for her determination throughout the shoot.

A crew member said: “She was determined to complete the film before taking maternity leave. Some of the action scenes are very difficult, but she managed to perform them successfully.” “It was inspiring for everyone on set to see Deepika Padukone working with such focus and dedication,” the source added.

“At the same time, she continues to pay the same amount of attention to her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter at home.”

Fans praised the report and appreciated the actress for balancing her work and personal life.

Atlee’s Raaka remains one of the most anticipated films of 2027

Directed by Atlee, Raaka stars Allu Arjun in the lead and Deepika Padukone in the lead role. The fantasy sci-fi and action spectacle is presented on a grand scale with plenty of visual effects and high-octane action sequences. The film is touted to be one of the biggest Hindi releases of 2027, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the new pairing of Allu Arjun and Deepika on screen. With each passing day, the excitement is building, and the latest updates about Deepika Padukone’s dedication on the sets have added more excitement around the much-awaited project.