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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna's crush confessions for Rashmika Mandanna at Kuberaa event raise eyebrows online. Viral video
At the celebratory event for Kuberaa in Hyderabad, attention shifted momentarily from box office figures to an on-stage moment that sparked both admiration and debate. Actors Nagarjuna and Chiranjeevi , veterans of the Telugu film industry, publicly expressed their admiration for co-star Rashmika Mandanna , referring to her as their 'crush'—a light-hearted remark that drew applause at the venue but also triggered criticism online due to the significant age difference between the actors and Rashmika. Rashmika Compared to Sridevi During the event held on June 22, Nagarjuna openly praised Rashmika's performance in Kuberaa, saying that her presence reminded him of iconic actress Sridevi, particularly in Kshana Kshanam. He noted that Rashmika lit up every frame and acknowledged her growing popularity by referring to her as the 'National Crush.' With a smile, he added that after Kuberaa, she had become his crush as well. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Chiranjeevi, who joined in the appreciation, playfully responded that Rashmika was not just Nagarjuna's crush but his too. The camaraderie and compliments drew smiles on stage, and Rashmika herself was seen blushing and making heart gestures in response. — telugufilmnagar (@telugufilmnagar) Online Backlash Over Comments However, the light-hearted exchange didn't land well with everyone. As videos from the event began circulating on social media, several users expressed discomfort over the age dynamics involved. Critics questioned the appropriateness of referring to a much younger colleague as a 'crush,' suggesting that such remarks, even if made in jest, felt outdated and unwelcome in professional settings. One user pointed out the generational gap, stating that Rashmika is young enough to be their granddaughter, while another called for more focus on her acting rather than personal admiration. Nagarjuna Calls Rashmika a 'Powerhouse of Talent' Notably, this wasn't the first time Nagarjuna had commended Rashmika's work. At an earlier promotional event for Kuberaa, he highlighted her impressive streak of successful films, calling her one of the most bankable stars in recent years. According to him, Rashmika's box office pull had even outshone many established male actors, which he described as a remarkable feat. About Kuberaa Directed by Sekhar Kammula , Kuberaa is a crime thriller featuring an ensemble cast including Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh, and Dalip Tahil. The film follows the journey of a beggar who becomes entangled in a high-stakes conspiracy involving a former CBI officer and a powerful corporate magnate. It explores themes of ambition, greed, and morality. Released on June 20 in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, the film has been performing strongly at the box office. Within three days, it collected Rs 48.50 crore, with numbers crossing the Rs 50 crore mark shortly after. Audiences and critics alike have praised the performances of both Dhanush and Rashmika, crediting their portrayals for the film's success.
India.com
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Hema Malini, Sridevi, Rekha; Nagarjuna once said ‘I love you' to this beautiful actress, this superstar confessed he had a crush on her, she is…
During an event, two of South cinema's biggest legends, Nagarjuna and Chiranjeevi, were seen warmly praising a young actress who's quickly becoming a sensational name. Just 29 years old, she has already captured the hearts of fans and filmmakers alike. Her recent appearance in one of 2024's biggest hits has further cemented her rising stardom. The way both veterans expressed admiration for her talent and also compared her with legendary actress Sridevi, hinting that she might just be the next big thing. The National Crush: Rashmika Mandanna Here we are talking about actress Rashmika Mandanna, who is garnering praise for her performance in the film Kuber these days. During the success party of the film, Nagarjuna praised her performance and the superstar even called her his crush. The chief guest of this event was superstar Chiranjeevi. During the success event of Kubera in Hyderabad on Sunday, Nagarjuna praised Rashmika and said, 'Seeing Rashmika on screen reminded me of Sridevi garu from 'Kshana Kshanam'. Really, so many frames and so good.' Nagarjuna further said that Rashmika looked beautiful in the film and added, 'I mean it's no wonder that Pushpa has earned her the tag of national crush. Because of this film, she is actually now Nag's crush as well. I love you. You look amazing in the film. We all love you.' Chiranjeevi On Rashmika Mandanna Chiranjeevi, who was present as a special guest at the event, also said, 'Naag, you have spoken my dialogue. Apart from being your crush, Rashmika is my crush too.' This made Rashmika blush on stage. It is worth noting that earlier, during a promotional event of Kuber, Nagarjuna had praised Rashmika's back-to-back hit films and said, 'This girl, you know, this girl is a powerhouse of talent! I mean, if you see her filmography in the last three years, it is excellent. None of us is are 2000-3000 crore actor, friends. She is the one. She is the one who beat us all!'
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nagarjuna, Chiranjeevi call Rashmika Mandanna their crush, compare her performance in Kuberaa to Sridevi. Watch
Actor Rashmika Mandanna is currently basking in praise for her performance in the film Kuberaa. During the success party of the film, Nagarjuna also lauded her performance, and he, along with superstar Chiranjeevi—who was a guest at the event—called her their crush. Rashmika Mandanna couldn't believe Nagarjuna's praise for her at Kuberaa success event. On Sunday, during the success event of Kuberaa in Hyderabad, Nagarjuna praised Rashmika and said, 'Watching Rashmika on screen made me think of Sridevi Garu from Kshana Kshanam. Really, so many frames and so well.' Nagarjuna further said that Rashmika looked beautiful in the film and added, 'I mean it's no wonder that Pushpa has earned her the nickname National Crush. Because of this movie, she is, in fact, now Nag's crush also. I loved you. You look amazing in the movie. We all love you.' Chiranjeevi, who was a special guest at the event, also added, 'Nag, you quoted my dialogue. In addition to being your crush, Rashmika is also my crush.' This left Rashmika blushing on stage. Earlier, during a promotional event for Kuberaa, Nagarjuna had praised Rashmika's back-to-back hits and said, 'This girl, you know, this girl is one powerhouse of talent! I mean, if you see her filmography in the last three years, just outstanding. None of us are 2000–3000 crore actors, guys. This is the one. This is the one who beat all of us!' About Kuberaa The crime drama, directed by Sekhar Kammula, stars Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh, and Dalip Tahil. The film tells the story of a beggar who becomes embroiled in a larger conspiracy after trusting a former CBI officer working for a corrupt CEO. The film has crossed the ₹ 50 crore mark in just two days and continues to run successfully at the box office, earning praise for Dhanush and Rashmika's performances.
