Rashmika Mandanna reacts to fans' demanding National Award for her role in 'Pushpa 2'

'Pushpa 2' featuring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna has been released in theatres today (Dec 5), and the film is receiving thunderous response from fans from every corner. Not only Allu Arjun, but Rashmika Mandanna has also stole hearts with her role as Srivalli in the 'Pushpa' franchise. The talented actress has shared her heartfelt gratitude after fans showered immense love on her role in the latest release on social media. Rashmika Mandanna expressed her gratitude and joy, acknowledging the fans' unwavering support for her performance. Rashmika feels glad to be part of a film that resonates so deeply with audiences and she invested all her efforts to add strength to the highly-anticipated sequel.








Rashmika Mandanna’s portrayal of Srivalli has cemented her status as an iconic character in the 'Pushpa' series, with her chemistry alongside Allu Arjun as 'Pushpa' remains a standout highlight. In the high-octane commercial drama, Rashmika Mandanna carves out her space to showcase her acting prowess, particularly shining in the much-discussed Jathara sequence, which has earned her widespread acclaim. Fans have been showering her performance in 'Pushpa 2' with immense praise, calling it her career-best. Many are even advocating for her to receive a National Award, underlining the impact of her emotionally charged and authentic performance in the sequel.

Directed by Sukumar, 'Pushpa 2' has been released on a record number of screens and the much-awaited sequel has opened huge at the box office. After earning over Rs 140 crore in advance sales for the opening day, the final collection of the film is anticipated to be over Rs 250 crore for the day to set a new record for an Indian film.


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