Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has joined the chorus of admiration for Allu Arjun’s upcoming film Raaka, directed by Atlee, after the makers unveiled the film’s first look poster on Arjun’s birthday.
Taking to social media, Khan extended warm birthday wishes to the Pushpa star and lauded the striking poster. “Happy Birthday Allu Arjun … the poster is intriguing and amazing just like you are. Can’t wait to see what you guys have put together. This experience will be… in Atlee’s words — Mass masss massss!! Raaka looks so exciting, all the best!!” Khan wrote, tagging director Atlee in his post.
The poster, which presents Allu Arjun in a fierce new avatar, has already generated widespread excitement among fans and industry insiders. With Atlee at the helm and Arjun in a never‑seen‑before look, Raaka is being positioned as one of the most anticipated pan‑Indian releases of 2026.
Responding to Khan’s message, Allu Arjun expressed gratitude, saying the superstar’s wishes made the occasion even more special. The exchange between two of Indian cinema’s biggest names quickly went viral, amplifying buzz around the project.
Industry observers note that Shah Rukh Khan’s endorsement adds further momentum to Raaka, highlighting the growing synergy between Bollywood and Tollywood and reinforcing the film’s potential to be a landmark release.
