As anticipation mounts for director Atlee’s upcoming big-budget spectacle Raaka—starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone in their first-ever screen pairing—actress Mrunal Thakur has addressed growing industry rumors regarding her potential inclusion in the project.

In an interview with Mid-Day, Thakur revealed that she has not signed any new film over the past nine months. Refuting rumors that the pause is due to a dearth of offers, the actress explained that she has listened to numerous scripts but failed to find stories that truly resonated with her. Highlighting the physical and creative investment required for cinema, she noted that shooting a feature film demands roughly 120 days of intense effort, making it essential that the role offers creative fulfillment and memorable character depth.