Is Rashmika Mandanna not part of Ranbir Kapoor’s 'Animal'?

Yesterday, there were several reports on the National crush Rashmika signing a film titled 'Animal' opposite Ranbir Kapoor, which will be directed by Sandeep Vanga. However, if reports are something to go by, a recent buzz says that the actress hasn't signed any new film.
Rashmika who has turned out to become a national crush with a couple of music videos and the recently released ‘Pushpa’ has signed a couple of direct Hindi films such as ‘Mission Majnu’ with Sidharth Malhotra under the direction of Shantanu Bagchi and ‘Goodbye’ with Amitabh Bachchan under the direction of Vikas Bahl.However, the actress has not signed any new film so far and is currently working on Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa - 2’
The makers of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' earlier reportedly announced that Parineeti Chopra will be playing the female lead in the movie, and also there is no official confirmation from the maker saying Rashmika Mandanna has been reported in to play a role in the movie.
The film will also reportedly have Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol playing other important characters in the film and will be released on August 11, 2023.