Actress and 'National Crush' Rashmika Mandanna recently shared how certain roles have deeply impacted her as a person. She said playing Srivalli in the 'Pushpa' films and Maharani Yesubai in 'Chhaava' helped her grow and become a braver actor. When asked if any role had changed her personally, she said these characters truly left a lasting impression on her, to IANS.

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Portraying strong characters helped her grow as an actor

The 'Animal' actress shared that playing roles like 'Srivalli' in 'Pushpa' and Maharani Yesubai in 'Chhaava' had a deep impact on her as an actor. These roles helped her become more confident and fearless in her craft. She said the experience taught her to trust her instincts, lead with honesty, and bring real emotions to every scene. Through these characters, she learned the value of being bold and unapologetically herself.

Allu and Rashmika’s 'Pushpa' franchise breaks records

The 'Pushpa' franchise, a Telugu-language action drama series created by Sukumar, features Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles. The first film, 'Pushpa: The Rise', released in 2021, followed the story of Pushpa Raj, a daily wage laborer who climbs the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate in the 1990s. With big dreams and relentless drive, Pushpa’s journey from the bottom to the top struck a chord with audiences and became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2021. The sequel, 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', hit theatres in 2024 and shattered opening day box office records, becoming the biggest day-one grosser in Indian cinema. The story continues with Pushpa Raj facing powerful enemies, including SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.

'Pushpa 2' breaks box office records

'Pushpa 2: The Rule' continued its box office domination after its release in 2024. It became the highest-grossing Indian film of the year, the highest-grossing film in India, the second highest-grossing Telugu film, and the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time. Meanwhile, 'Chhaava' is an epic historical action film based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire. Vicky Kaushal plays the lead role in this powerful story. The film is directed by Laxman Utekar and is adapted from the famous Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant.