Raaka: Deepika Padukone to play pregnant woman, Janhvi Kapoor a tribal queen
Updated On: 11 August, 2026 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Deepika Padukone will reportedly play a pregnant woman in Raaka whose fight for survival forms a key part of the story. Janhvi Kapoor will essay a tribal queen, while Rashmika Mandanna plays a guide and protector who helps Deepika’s character

Deepika, Janhvi, Rashmika (Pics/Instagram)
Actress Deepika Padukone is expecting her second child and is currently in her third trimester. Despite her pregnancy, she is making sure she fulfils her professional commitments. Recently, it was revealed that she will wrap up the shoot for Raaka before going on maternity break. Now, details about her character are out. Interestingly, she will play a pregnant woman in the film, while Janhvi Kapoor is a queen.
Deepika, Janhvi, Rashmika’s Raaka character details out
As per a report in India Today, sources close to the production reveal that Deepika plays a pregnant woman whose fight for survival forms one of the film's emotional threads. Her portions are reportedly set in the Puranic Vedic era, adding another layer to the film's expansive narrative. Janhvi Kapoor, meanwhile, is said to essay the role of a tribal queen, a fierce leader whose character is expected to be integral to the world of Raaka.
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