The sci-fi epic Raaka of Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone will have a big Hollywood face as the main antagonist, it is claimed that Will Smith is currently in talks to be a part of the project. Directed by Atlee, the movie has attracted some attention due to its grand scope and stellar cast.
As per the report by Mid-day, the Hollywood actor had been asked to play a character in Raaka in 2025 and has been in talks for almost a year now. It is believed that he is set to begin shooting his scenes after September, even though the filming venue outside India has yet to be finalized.
Will Smith Reportedly In Talks To Play Raaka's Antagonist
As per the article, Will Smith is being lined up for the role of the principal villain in Raaka, who will be pitted against the character played by Allu Arjun, setting up one of the key clashes of the movie.
Will Smith is known for starring in Hollywood movies in the genres of action and science fiction, which makes his possible participation in this international movie very significant.
Raaka Could Bring A Major Hollywood-Tollywood Crossover
The mentioned casting will make Raaka a unique collaboration between Indian and foreign films. Leading roles in the movie belong to Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone.
Moreover, the participation of Atlee in this project has increased expectations as he is known as a creator of grand commercial productions. The addition of Hollywood actor Smith into the cast will help attract even more attention from abroad.
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Will Smith May Shoot His Portions After September
Smith is believed to be shooting abroad post September, though the exact location is yet to be confirmed. The timing of the shoot will apparently depend on the needs of the movie and the availability of the star.
There have been negotiations going on for some time now, which indicates that the filmmakers are taking ample time in completing the process of casting and making all necessary arrangements.
Allu Arjun And Will Smith Face-Off Creates Huge Buzz
Even the possibility of witnessing a combination of Allu Arjun and Will Smith acting together has garnered huge attention from film fans. Some social media users are calling the possible collaboration a crazy crossover in Bollywood. Having Atlee as the director, and Deepika Padukone and Allu Arjun on board, Raaka was definitely one of the most exciting upcoming films in India.
But if Will Smith joins the film, Raaka's international reputation will definitely soar up higher. However, at the moment, Will Smith joining the film crew is just a rumor. The only way out for us fans would be for an official statement from the makers.
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