Rashmika Mandana has been roped in for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal' alongside Ranbir Kapoor

By Our Special Correspondent

Actress Rashmika's performance as 'Srivalli' in 'Pushpa - The Rise' made her an overnight sensation and since then she has been unstoppable. The star's famous 'Sami Sami' step remains the trendiest step on social media. Thanks to her impressive performance in 'Pushpa', Rashmika Mandana was roped in for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal' alongside Ranbir Kapoor.

Talking about the same, Rashmika said. After seeing my performance in 'Pushpa', the makers of 'Animal' approached me. I did not think twice to say yes to the film, confident that the audience would appreciate it. To enjoy a new side of me."

'Pushpa - The Rise' starring Allu Arjun was a surprise hit in 2021 and gave a new impetus to Pan-India movies in Tollywood. Rashmika acted very confidently as a rural young lady in the film and came out with natural acting, which earned her the nickname 'National Crush' of India.

Rashmika is currently the IT girl of the industry, with a line-up of big budget films from all industries in her kitty. Apart from 'Goodbye', she will next be seen in 'Pushpa 2'. Rashmika opposite Ranbir Kapoor in 'Animal', opposite Siddharth Malhotra in 'Mission Majnu' and opposite Vijay in 'Varisu'.