Aishwarya Lekshmi has officially stepped out of Raaka — and not before asking to be let back in. The actress, who was recently linked to Allu Arjun’s fantasy action film, confirmed to reporters on Thursday that she’s not part of the project after all. 'No, I am not part of the film. Somebody, please cast me in the film,' she said with a laugh, turning the casting rumour into a cheeky public plea. Her comment landed like a punchline at a press meet where no one expected a cameo, but everyone wanted a story. The film, directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures, stars Deepika Padukone as the lead, with Janhvi Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Mrunal Thakur rounding out the ensemble. Sai Abhyankkar is handling music. No word yet on whether Aishwarya’s playful request will be taken seriously, or if it’s just another sign that the film’s casting carousel hasn’t stopped spinning. What’s clear? Raaka isn’t a single-part film, and neither is the buzz around it. The next move? Wait for the trailer. Or maybe just wait for someone to finally answer her call.