Is Allu Arjun’s Raaka Really a Tamil Film? Atlee’s Comments Spark Debate

Allu Arjun and Atlee’s highly anticipated film Raaka has become the centre of a fresh debate after the director’s recent comments about music composer Sai Abhyankkar sparked speculation over the movie’s language.

Speaking at the success meet of Vijay Sethupathi’s Baththa in Chennai, Atlee praised Abhyankkar’s work on Raaka and spoke about his ambitions for the project. He also said that winning an Oscar is a personal dream and that, if he reaches the stage, he wants to speak in Tamil. His remarks quickly triggered discussions on social media about whether Raaka is primarily a Tamil film.

However, there is no official confirmation from the makers that Raaka is a Tamil-language movie. Sun Pictures’ official page describes it as an upcoming film featuring Allu Arjun, directed by Atlee and produced by Kalanithi Maran.

Atlee’s comments about Abhyankkar have also revealed some interesting details about the music. He said the composer impressed musicians during a composition session in London, where international musicians reportedly applauded his work. Abhyankkar, known for songs such as Katchi Sera and Aasa Kooda, is making his feature-film debut as a composer with Baththa and is also scoring Raaka.

Meanwhile, Raaka is being mounted on a massive scale. Reports have said the project is being planned as a two-part franchise, with its story moving between a tribal Puranic-Vedic era and the modern world. The film is reportedly being made with a budget of around ₹1,000 crore, although the makers have not officially confirmed all these details.

The film stars Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, with several other prominent names linked to the ensemble cast. It also reportedly achieved a Guinness World Records milestone for the largest number of people motion-captured in real time.

For now, Atlee’s comments have intensified curiosity, but they do not establish Raaka as a Tamil-only film. Fans will have to wait for the makers to officially clarify its language versions and release strategy.