Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Aishwarya Lekshmi Denies Raaka Casting Rumours, Jokes About Casting
Aishwarya Lekshmi said she is not acting in the movie Raaka.
Some reports had said she might have been offered a role.
Other reports even suggested she could play a villain.
Aishwarya denied all of this in an interview with India Today.
She jokingly said that somebody should cast her in the film.
Raaka stars Allu Arjun and is directed by Atlee.
The movie is reportedly set in two different time periods.
Several actors are reportedly connected to its modern and Vedic-era stories.
Aishwarya is expected to appear next with Arjun Das in a project called #Love.
Aishwarya Lekshmi said she is not part of Allu Arjun and Atlee’s Raaka.
She dismissed reports that she had been approached for the film or might play a negative character.
Raaka reportedly spans present-day and Vedic-era timelines, with Mrunal Thakur leading the contemporary portion.
Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna are reportedly linked to the Vedic-era segment, while Shah Rukh Khan is expected in an extended cameo.
Aishwarya Lekshmi’s next announced project is #Love, alongside Arjun Das.
- Who
- Aishwarya Lekshmi, Allu Arjun, Atlee and the actors reportedly associated with Raaka.
- What
- Aishwarya Lekshmi denied reports that she had been cast or approached for a role in Raaka.
- When
- She made the clarification in an interview published on October 2, 2026.
- Where
- She spoke to India Today.
- Why
- She was responding to reports about her alleged casting and a possible negative role in Raaka.
Casting Reports
Aishwarya Lekshmi’s Denial
Whether Aishwarya is in Raaka
Casting Reports
Reports claimed Aishwarya Lekshmi had been approached for Raaka, with some suggesting she might play a negative character.
Aishwarya Lekshmi’s Denial
Aishwarya Lekshmi said she is not part of the film and jokingly asked someone to cast her.
Certainty of Raaka’s reported cast
Casting Reports
Media reports have described a cast and character details across the film’s two timelines.
Aishwarya Lekshmi’s Denial
Aishwarya’s statement rejects the reports about her involvement, and the articles do not cite an official confirmation from the filmmakers.
- Film
- Raaka
- Aishwarya Lekshmi’s statement
- She said, “No, I am not part of the film. Somebody please cast me in the film.”
- Lead actor and director
- Allu Arjun and Atlee
- Reported timeline
- The film reportedly has present-day and Vedic-era portions.
- Reported present-day lead
- Mrunal Thakur is reportedly leading the contemporary portion.
- Reported Vedic-era cast
- Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna are reportedly associated with the ancient timeline.
- Aishwarya Lekshmi’s next project
- #Love, alongside Arjun Das
