Rashmika Mandanna celebrates two years of Pushpa: The Rise, says she is ‘grateful beyond words’

Rashmika Mandanna is currently basking in the success of the recent outing Animal. The film has proven to be a rager success and has become the fourth Hindi film to enter the ₹500 crore club. To make the day even more special, Rashmika is also celebrating the second anniversary of her hit film Pushpa: The Rise today, December 17. 

Rahsmika Mandanna says she feels ‘surreal’ for the love Pushpa is getting 

As her film Pushpa-The Rise completed two years of its release on Sunday, actress Rashmika Mandanna, who gained the spotlight with her performance as Srivalli in the Allu Arjun-starrer, said that she is grateful beyond words. Srivalli, a cherished character of hers, originated from another hit film, Pushpa - The Rise. The film showcased Rashmika in a whole different avatar, which also got her the title of ‘National Crush’.

Rashmika said: “Grateful beyond words as we mark two incredible years since the release of Pushpa- The Rise. Thank you for all the love and support, I have always received from you, my loves.. It feels so so surreal.” The actress, who is also a part of the blockbuster Animal, mentioned her character Gitanjali and said these two roles are special to her. “Right from Srivalli to Gitanjali; characters closest to my heart,” she said. On the work front, Rashmika is currently shooting for Pushpa 2 - The Rule, apart from which she also has D-51, The Girlfriend, Rainbow and Chaava. 

Rashmika Mandanna stars shooting for Pushpa 2

Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has been getting a lot of positive responses to her work in the recently released Ranbir Kapoor-starrer film Animal, started shooting for the second part of her franchise film, Pushpa 2: The Rule with Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on December 13. As per an industry source, the actress will shoot for the sequel in Hyderabad.

In the first part of the film, the actress essayed the role of Srivali and instantly became a national crush, Allu Arjun’s stellar dancing made the song a huge hit. Talking about the actress’s shooting schedule, the source said: "Rashmika Mandanna is extremely happy with the love and praise she is receiving for the film Animal. Immediately after the massive success of Animal, Rashmika will begin the shoot for the highly ambitious and blockbuster franchise Pushpa 2: The Rule on December 13 in Hyderabad. The actress will be reprising her iconic role of Srivali in the film starring Allu Arjun.” 

(With inputs from IANS)