Will Smith in talks to play villain in Atlee’s sci-fi epic ‘Raaka’ as Allu Arjun leads and Shah Rukh Khan rumoured to join the star-led spectacle

Will Smith may be getting closer to his Bollywood dream as he is reportedly in talks to play the main antagonist in director Atlee's sci-fi epic Raaka. This comes after Smith expressed in a previous interview his desire to have Shah Rukh Khan cast him in a Bollywood film. The actor's participation in the film is currently being arranged for an international shooting schedule, pending his availability.

His costumes have already been finalized, and excitement is growing within the crew for the upcoming phase. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is also part of the project and is expected to join Raaka's international schedule later this year, after completing his current shoot for King. This would make Smith's earlier comments to the reporter quite prophetic.

Raaka already boasts a star-studded cast, with Allu Arjun leading the charge. The actor's appearance in the film is set to be quite unique, as he is rumored to play four different roles - a grandfather, a father, and two sons, within a story that could involve parallel universes. While these details have not been officially confirmed by the filmmakers, the possibility adds an intriguing layer to the film's narrative.

The film is being produced by Sun Pictures and marks the first collaboration between Allu Arjun and Atlee, who directed Jawan.

Raaka also features Deepika Padukone, Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor, and Mrunal Thakur in significant roles. For now, Smith's potential involvement in the film should be viewed as speculative, but if confirmed, it would fulfill an old wish expressed by the Oscar-winning actor.