Director Compared Raaka With Avatar, Really?

Article by Kumar Published on: 10:59 am, 19 September 2026

Allu Arjun’s ambitious project Raaka has once again become the talk of the industry, thanks to the latest comments from director Cibi Chakravarthi. The filmmaker, who shares a close association with director Atlee, made some bold remarks about the film’s visuals, raising expectations even further.

Speaking recently, Cibi revealed that he had seen footage from Allu Arjun’s Raaka and was left stunned by its scale. He added that he had never seen visuals like that before, even comparing them to the Hollywood biggie Avatar.

Cibi also stated that Atlee is making a film that could make Indian cinema proud on the global stage. He also confirmed that audiences will get a glimpse on September 21, coinciding with director Atlee’s birthday.

However, such comments have also increased the pressure on the project. In recent years, several big-budget films have generated extraordinary hype before release but struggled to meet audience expectations. As a result, fans are becoming more cautious about such grand claims.

If the film delivers the kind of visual experience being promised, it could emerge as a landmark project for Indian cinema. On the other hand, expectations have now reached a level where not much is known about the film or its backdrop.

For now, all eyes are on the upcoming glimpse, which will be 3.7 Mins, as per news reports. With Atlee at the helm and Allu Arjun as the lead, expectations are soaring. Whether it can justify the hype remains the big question.