Rashmika Mandanna quickly rose to stardom after her debut and has made significant strides in Indian cinema with her recent film, Animal. Despite her success, fans have been eagerly awaiting her return to the big screen due to her absence following this project. The long shooting schedules for multiple films have contributed to her hiatus, but she has an exciting lineup ahead. In the next ten months, Rashmika is set to appear in six films across various genres.
Firstly, Rashmika reprises her role in Pushpa 2: The Rule as Srivalli, with a character that promises more depth and significance than in the first film. The release is scheduled for December 5, 2024.
Then, she stars alongside Vicky Kaushal in this historical epic movie ‘Chava’ which is about Maratha hero Shambhaji. She will be then seen in ‘The Girl Friend’ directed by Rahul Ravindran, which focuses heavily on Rashmika’s character and is nearing completion for a summer release.
Up next, she will be also seen in ‘Sikandar’ which is up for Eid 2025 release directed by A.R. Murugadoss starring opposite Salman Khan marking their first collaboration. Aditionally she has ‘Kubera’ directed by Shekhar Kammula featuring Nagarjuna and Dhanush and then ‘Thama’, a horror drama from the makers of Stree 2, adding a thrilling element to her portfolio.
Rashmika also has Rainbow in development, though details about its status remain unclear. With such a lineup ahead, she is set to dominate the screens coming year.