📌 Key Points
- Allu Arjun’s ‘Raaka’ first look sparks comparisons to Karthi in ‘Kaashmora’ and Vikram in ‘I’.
- Internet users highlight the actor’s ‘bold transformation’ with kohl-lined eyes and receding hairline.
- Some fans criticize the look, drawing parallels to Jr NTR’s ‘Shakthi’ villain and questioning the film’s originality.
- Directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures, ‘Raaka’ stars Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, expected in 2027.
Allu Arjun’s first look in Atlee’s ‘Raaka’ has ignited a firestorm online. Fans are drawing comparisons to other films, particularly Karthi’s ‘Kaashmora’ and Vikram’s ‘I,’ citing similarities in the character’s appearance. The transformation is indeed bold.
Internet Reacts to Allu Arjun’s Transformation
After the title poster of Allu Arjun and Atlee’s Raaka was dropped on the actor’s birthday, here’s everything the internet compared it to.
Comparisons to ‘Kaashmora’ and ‘I’ Emerge
With kohl-lined eyes, a receding hairline, and a thick, greying moustache and beard, the actor covers his face with his clawed hand as he looks into the camera. Fans were shocked, given that nobody had expected Arjun’s look to be this in the sci-fi film when it was initially announced. Many remarked that it was bold, given that he is at the top of his career after the Pushpa films and could have played it safe.
Reddit, too, went on an overdrive, making comments like, “Kashmora + I + mersal mix movie ayundochu (Movie is a mix of Kaashmora, I and Mersal),” and “Kashmora hero la vunnadu bhaai (Brother looks like Kaashmora hero).” One slammed, “gundu unte kashmora (So it’s Kaashmora if he’s bald?)”
‘Raaka’: What We Know About the Film So Far
Then there were those who were reminded of the villain, Raakha, played by Daniel Kaleb in Jr NTR ’s 2011 film Shakthi. Many also posted his pictures, making comments like, “OMG I can’t f**king believe it. They didn’t even change the f**king name. RAAKA? REALLY??”
Raaka is directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures. It also stars Deepika Padukone in the lead role. The film is expected to hit screens in 2027.
While the initial reception is mixed, ‘Raaka’ promises a never-seen-before cinematic experience. Whether the comparisons hold true remains to be seen upon the film’s release in 2027. The movie will surely create great buzz.
