Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2', Salman Khan's 'Sikandar', Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhava': All you need to know about upcoming movies of Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna is gearing up for an eventful year ahead. Following her appearance in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 'Animal,' she has secured several captivating projects that promise to elevate her profile even further. Right from Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2', Salman Khan's 'Sikandar', Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhava'; here's all you need to know about upcoming movies of the actress.

Rashmika's latest project is generating significant buzz. Renowned director AR Murugadoss will lead the action-packed film starring Salman Khan. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, with music composed by Pritam, the team behind 'Sikandar' targets an Eid 2025 release for this high-budget extravaganza.

The sequel to Sukumar's 2022 hit 'Pushpa: The Rise' will reunite Allu Arjun and Rashmika, reprising their roles as Pushpa Raj and Srivalli. With their characters tying the knot in the first film, 'Pushpa 2' is anticipated to explore a new dynamic. Once more, Devi Sri Prasad is on board to compose the music for the film, slated to hit theaters on August 15 this year.

Laxman Utekar's upcoming historical period drama 'Chhava' will feature Vicky Kaushal and Akshaye Khanna alongside Rashmika. The film delves into the lesser-known narrative of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Scheduled for release on December 6 this year, 'Chhava' promises to be an intriguing cinematic experience.

In Sekhar Kammula’s upcoming film 'Kubera,' Rashmika will co-star alongside Dhanush and Nagarjuna. While promotional material suggests a rags-to-riches narrative, the film's theme remains undisclosed. Given Kubera's association with wealth, the storyline holds anticipation for what unfolds in this intriguing project.

Directed by Rahul Ravindran, acclaimed for 'Chi La Sow' and 'Manmadhudu 2,' comes 'The Girlfriend.' Starring Dheekshith Shetty alongside Rashmika, this romantic drama is currently in production, with a potential release later this year. The captivating first look, featuring Rashmika underwater, leaves viewers with more questions than answers, adding to the anticipation surrounding the film.

Despite rumors of shelving, progress on the Shantharuban project, featuring Dev Mohan alongside Rashmika, has been gradual. Justin Prabhakaran is set to compose the music for the film, backed by Dream Warrior Pictures. Rashmika had previously described the film as "extremely special" upon its announcement in 2023.