Nagarjuna Says Rashmika Mandanna Has Rs 3000 Cr Films: ‘She's Beaten All Of Us'
At the Kuberaa song launch, Nagarjuna called Rashmika Mandanna a 'powerhouse' and praised her Rs 3000 crore box office run.
Rashmika Mandanna shares new photos from Kuberaa promotion event
The buzz around Kuberaa is getting louder, especially after its electrifying song launch event in Mumbai. Titled Pippi Pippi Dum Dum Du, the track was unveiled in the presence of the film's lead cast—Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Dhanush, and Jim Sarbh. But amidst all the music and media chatter, one moment stole the spotlight and that's Nagarjuna's glowing praise for Rashmika.
Referring to her as a 'powerhouse of talent," the veteran star couldn't stop raving about her meteoric rise. 'This girl Rashmika is one powerhouse of talent. She has made a filmography in the last 3 years, which is outstanding. None of us have 2000-3000 crore collections, she is the one. She has beaten all of us," Nagarjuna said, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Rashmika, dressed in a chic outfit and radiating grace, responded with humility. 'I am happy where I am today. It's all because of the audience's love. Honestly, I have just started. I don't know what this whole number one situation is, because I am doing films both in Bollywood and South. I don't know what this race is about," she shared.
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The event also saw Nagarjuna reflecting on his enduring love from audiences in the North. 'Right from my first film Shiva or Khuda Gawah to my dubbed films, all have been accepted so well in the North. I am filled with deep gratitude," he said warmly.
He didn't stop there. He went on to shower praise on his Kuberaa co-star Jim Sarbh, who plays the antagonist. 'I got to work with the great Jim Sarbh. He is outstanding as the villain. This man is impossible. He put me on my toes and was saying Telugu dialogues even better than me," Nagarjuna added, clearly impressed.
Directed by Sekhar Kammula, Kuberaa promises to be an emotional and high-stakes drama. With a stellar cast and a powerful soundtrack, the film is all set to hit theatres on June 20 in multiple languages.
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