What's next for Mrunal Thakur? Actor hints at a big announcement amid Raaka buzz

Actor Mrunal Thakur has hinted that she could announce her next project by December or sometime next year, amid speculation about her involvement in Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film Raaka, directed by Atlee. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, she also explained why she is taking a more cautious approach to signing new films.The 34-year-old actor has been making headlines over reports of her being part of Atlee's much-talked-about film Raaka, starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. While the actor did not directly confirm or deny the speculation, she made it clear that she hasn't signed anything new and asked people not to believe rumours.Talking about the same, she said, “Consciously, I haven't really signed anything right now because I feel like either the setup is great, but the character isn't. So I don't want to make any mistakes when it comes to signing a movie."The actor also admitted that her approach to choosing films has changed over the years. "Earlier, the process of me signing a movie and coming on board was different. I would do it for the people I loved and the kind of cinema they did, or the franchise. But today, I want to just understand what the audience wants to watch, more than what I want to do," she explained. Mrunal also hinted that an official announcement about her next project could come by December or sometime next year."So, I am still figuring things out, and hopefully by, say, December or next year, we will make the official announcement. Don't believe in rumours, I would say so. But yes, I have consciously not signed anything up until October," she added. Her comments come amid continued speculation about her involvement in Raaka. For now, Mrunal appears to be in no hurry to announce her next film, preferring to wait until she finds a project that feels right.Meanwhile, Raaka, directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures, features Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone.- Ends