Rashmika Mandanna’s Hip Injury Delays Allu Arjun-Atlee’s ‘Raaka’ By 45 Days: ‘Her Health Is The Priority…’

The much-awaited Allu Arjun and Atlee collaboration Raaka has hit an unexpected delay after Rashmika Mandanna suffered a hip injury during the shoot of another film.

According to a report by Variety India, the actress has suffered a severe right hip tendon injury while filming a dance sequence for Mysaa. She is currently recovering under medical supervision and has reportedly been advised to stay away from film sets until she is fit to resume work.

The injury has now affected the shooting schedule of Raaka, with the next schedule reportedly pushed by around 45 days.

Atlee Chooses Rashmika’s Recovery Over The Schedule

Rashmika’s role in Raaka is believed to involve physically demanding portions, making it difficult for the production to continue without her.

Rather than rushing the actress back to work, director Atlee has reportedly decided to postpone the schedule and allow her sufficient time to recover.

A source quoted in the report said, “Director Atlee decided to postpone the schedule since her portions are demanding and he wants to resume the shoot only when Rashmika is completely fit.”

The source further emphasised the team’s approach to the situation, saying, “Rashmika’s health is the priority. Atlee has instructed the team to be supportive and not rush her back on set.”

The decision could push Rashmika’s return to the Raaka sets to around the end of September or the first week of October, depending on how her recovery progresses.

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Rashmika Takes A Break From Her Hectic Routine

The injury comes at a time when Rashmika has been balancing multiple projects and a demanding shooting schedule.

The actress recently spoke about slowing down during her recovery, reflecting on how the injury had forced her to reconsider her usual fast-paced routine. Her current focus is reportedly on giving her body adequate rest before returning to the physically intensive demands of filmmaking.

For an actor working across multiple industries, the enforced break may be frustrating, but the Raaka team’s decision indicates that production is unwilling to compromise on her recovery.

What We Know About Raaka

Raaka marks the first collaboration between Allu Arjun and Atlee, making it one of the most closely watched upcoming projects in Indian cinema.

The film is being produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures and features a high-profile ensemble cast. Alongside Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, the project is associated with stars including Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur.

The makers have maintained considerable secrecy around the film’s storyline, helping fuel curiosity among fans. Reports have also suggested that Atlee is mounting the project on a large scale, raising expectations around the visual spectacle and action sequences.

For now, however, the priority appears to be Rashmika’s recovery.

With the Raaka schedule reportedly delayed by 45 days, fans may have to wait a little longer to see Allu Arjun and Atlee’s ambitious collaboration move forward. But if the postponement ensures that Rashmika returns to the sets fully fit, the delay could ultimately prove worthwhile.