MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has set social media ablaze by praising the first-look poster and title reveal of Allu Arjun’s upcoming film, Raaka. The announcement came on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, coinciding with the South Indian star’s 44th birthday.
The “Mass” Endorsement
Shah Rukh Khan, who shattered box-office records with director Atlee in the 2023 hit Jawan, shared the Raaka poster on X (formerly Twitter) with a warm birthday tribute. “The poster is intriguing and amazing just like you are,” Khan wrote, adding that he “can’t wait to see” what the team has created. He notably used Atlee’s signature catchphrase, promising that the cinematic experience would be “Mass masss massss!!”
The Fierce Avatar
The unveiled poster for Raaka—the highly anticipated collaboration between Allu Arjun and Atlee—presents the actor in a rugged, transformative look. Key features of the reveal include:
- Intense Visuals: The poster showcases Arjun in a gritty, high-contrast style that suggests a powerful, action-oriented character.
- Title Reveal: The title Raaka was officially confirmed alongside the birthday celebrations, ending months of speculation about the project’s name.
A Major Pan-India Collaboration
The film marks the first time Allu Arjun is working with director Atlee, a pairing that fans have eagerly awaited since the success of Jawan. With Shah Rukh Khan’s public support, the project has already gained massive momentum across both North and South Indian markets.