After Animal and Pushpa 2, Rashmika Mandanna is back with yet another hit. Her film Kuberaa has earned around Rs 50 crore India net in three days of its release. To celebrate the film’s success, the makers of the film organised a success meet which was attended by the cast, including Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh and Dalip Tahil. Actor Chiranjeevi too attended the event. During the meet, Nagarjuna and Chiranjeevi praised Rashmika and called her their crush. Nagarjuna even compared her to Sridevi. This comparison left Rashmika blushing. Videos of the same have surfaced online.
Speaking at the event, Nagarjuna said, “Watching Rashmika on screen made me think of Sridevi Garu from Kshana Kshanam. Really, so many frames and so well.” He added, “I mean it’s no wonder that Pushpa has earned her the nickname National Crush. Because of this movie, she is in fact, now Nag’s crush also. I loved you. You look amazing in the movie. We all love you.”
Rashmika is my crush, says Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, meanwhile, shared, “Nag, you quoted my dialogue. In addition to being your crush, Rashmika is also my crush.” This made Rashmika blush on stage.
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Rashmika Mandanna, Sekhar Kammula, Dhanush, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and Devi Sri Prasad at Kuberaa success meet
Speaking at another event, Nagarjuna had called Rashmika Mandanna a “powerhouse of talent”. He said, “None of us are 2000–3000 crore actors, guys. This is the one. This is the one who beat all of us!”
Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, revolves around a beggar who becomes embroiled in a larger conspiracy after trusting a former CBI officer working for a corrupt CEO.
Previously, Rashmika Mandanna starred in Ranbir Kapoor Animal which earned about Rs 1000 crore globally. She then appeared in the sequel of her film Pushpa, starring Allu Arjun. It too become a blockbuster hit at the box office, earning about Rs 1800 crore globally.
