United News of Bangladesh

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is continuing to shoot demanding action scenes for upcoming film ‘Raaka’ despite being pregnant, according to media reports. Deepika and her husband Ranveer Singh announced their second pregnancy on Sunday, surprising fans. The actor is currently working on two major projects ‘Raaka’, starring Allu Arjun, and ‘King’ alongside Shah Rukh Khan. A report by Hindustan Times said Deepika plans to continue shooting throughout her pregnancy. Citing a source close to the actor, the report said she is filming intense action sequences for ‘Raaka’, with necessary safety measures in place. The source added that both ‘Raaka’ and ‘King’ are on tight production schedules with release dates already announced, prompting Deepika to stay committed to her work timeline. The couple shared the pregnancy news through a joint social media post, showing a glimpse of their daughter holding a positive pregnancy test kit. Deepika captioned the post with a nazar amulet emoji. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor, congratulated the couple. ‘Raaka’, a sci-fi action film produced by Sun Pictures, marks the first collaboration between Allu Arjun and director Atlee. The project was announced in April on Allu Arjun’s 43rd birthday. Reports suggest the film has a massive budget, with significant spending planned for production and visual effects. Meanwhile, ‘King’, directed by Siddharth Anand, will see Deepika reunite with Shah Rukh Khan. The film also features Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi and Rani Mukerji in key roles. ‘King’ is scheduled to be released in cinemas on December 24, 2026. Source: NDTV