Deepika Padukone is currently pregnant and on maternity leave. However, she has several major films in the pipeline. This includes the film 'Raka', directed by Atlee and starring Allu Arjun. According to reports, Deepika completed her portions of the shoot before going on maternity leave, including several action sequences. She continued filming even during the third trimester of her pregnancy. Her dedication to the project has garnered significant praise. Atlee's ambitious action entertainer is now nearing completion.

**Deepika's dedication ensured the film stayed on schedule**
According to *Variety India*, Deepika Padukone was shooting for 'Raka' almost daily to ensure the film's work was completed on time. The report claims that the actress worked night shifts and performed physically demanding action scenes even during the third trimester of her pregnancy.

Deepika Padukone—who has previously spoken about the importance of an eight-hour workday and maintaining a healthy work-life balance—remained fully committed to her schedule before taking maternity leave.

Reports indicate that her dedication allowed production to proceed on schedule without major delays. A *Variety India* report notes that a crew member praised the actress's determination during the shoot.

**Executed difficult action scenes with ease**
According to the report, a crew member stated that she was determined to complete the film before taking her maternity break. Although some action sequences were highly challenging, she executed them brilliantly.

Watching Deepika Padukone work with such focus and dedication was inspiring for everyone on the set.

**Allu Arjun’s ‘Raka’ being made on a grand scale**
Directed by Atlee, 'Raka' features Allu Arjun in the lead role, with Deepika Padukone playing a pivotal part. This sci-fi fantasy action film is being produced on a massive scale, featuring extensive visual effects and spectacular action sequences. It is believed that this film will be one of the biggest pan-India releases of 2027, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the fresh pairing of Allu Arjun and Deepika on screen.

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