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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
None Of Us Are Rs 2000-3000 Crore Actors, Guys; THIS Is The One… Who's Beat All Of Us!: Meet Pan-India Actress Whom Nagarjuna Praised In Public
New Delhi: Pan-India superstar Nagarjuna recently lauded an actress for her recent box office performances at the audio launch of socio-drama film 'Kuberaa' third single 'Pippi Pippi Dum Dum Dum' in Mumbai on Tuesday. So, who was he referring to? Meet Rs 2000-3000 Crore Actress Well, no prize for guessing that he was talking about none other than Rashmika Mandanna, who has emerged as the biggest pan-India actress of her generation. With successful films across Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi industries, she has also become one of the highest-paid actresses in India. Nagarjuna on Rashmika Mandanna For her upcoming film Kuberaa which is releasing on the June 20, Rashmika reunited with veteran actor Nagarjuna, with whom she has shared the screen in the past. Complimenting her, Nagarjuna 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's beat all of us! He continued, 'Rashmika, It was such a pleasure. I worked with you before, but this time after, I saw the dubbing, when I saw the film, I just had to call you. I called you straight from the dubbing theater. She's brilliant in the film. She's gonna make all of you laugh. Gonna make you laugh so much. She's just so brilliant. She's spontaneous. It's something so nice about her and Rashmika, thank you for being here." Rashmika Mandanna's Last 3 BIG Hits In the last two years, Rashmika Mandanna has starred in three blockbuster movies, which include Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal', Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2', and Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava'. She was last seen in Salman Khan's 'Sikandar', which also performed well at the box office. ANI quoted the Pushpa actress as saying, "I feel like I honestly have just started because I don't know what this whole number one situation is, because we're doing films in the South, we're doing films in Bollywood. So I don't know what this race is about, but I know for sure that I'm just starting."
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Dhanush Shot In Dump Yards, Garbage Trucks For Kuberaa: 'I Enjoyed The Challenge'
Published By : Chirag Sehgal IANS Last Updated: Stating that Kubera was a very, very special film for him, Dhanush disclosed that this film was also close to his heart. Calling Sekhar Kammula, the director of his upcoming film 'Kuberaa', 'a great person", actor Dhanush on Tuesday said that he chose to do the film because of his director. Participating in an event organised to release the single 'Pippi Pippi Dum Dum Dum' from his film 'Kuberaa' in Mumbai, Dhanush shared his experience of working on the film. 'I heard I had to stand in the sun. I had to do a lot of research…All those are lies…I just had to follow my director. Sekhar sir was brilliant. He taught me the nuances. He made life very easy for me. It is a very different character from what I have played before and I enjoyed the challenge," the actor admitted candidly. The actor, who spoke highly of his director Sekhar Kammula, reiterated what he had said of him earlier. 'Sekhar sir is a fantastic human being. you will not meet a person like him. He is so clean, so pure and with such a good heart. You make a lot of films, you meet a lot of people. When you meet someone like Sekhar Kammula, you feel the travel is worth it. It is because of this man that I did this film. He narrated for just 20 minutes. I loved his energy, positivity and approach. I love his honesty towards making his films or as a human being. Sekhar is a great person," he said. Stating that Kubera was a very, very special film for him, the actor disclosed that this film was very close to his heart. 'It was a fantastic experience shooting for this film. We shot in dumpyards and garbage trucks. Every experience teaches you something," he said. Apart from Nagarjuna and Dhanush, the film also features Jim Sarbh and Rashmika Mandanna in pivotal roles. The film is keenly awaited as this is the first time that the National award-winning actor Dhanush is joining hands with ace filmmaker Sekhar Kammula. On the technical front, the film has music by Devi Sri Prasad, who is riding high on the success of his recent releases. 'Kuberaa' has cinematography by Niketh Bommi. Ramakrishna Sabbani and Monika Nigotre are the production designers of the film, which has been co-written by Chaithanya Pingali. Costumes for the film have been designed by Kavya Sriram and Poorvaa Jain. Kubera is being bankrolled by Suniel Naran and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the banner of Sree Venkateswara Cinemas. First Published: June 11, 2025, 08:21 IST
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"She has beaten all of us": Nagarjuna lauds Rashmika Mandanna's recent box office performances
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 10 (ANI): Superstar Nagarjuna lauded Rashmika Mandanna for her recent box office performances at the audio launch of socio-drama film 'Kuberaa' third single 'Pippi Pippi Dum Dum Dum' in Mumbai on Tuesday. 'Kuberaa' is the upcoming film, which is directed by Sekhar Kammula and stars Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarabh in the lead roles. The makers conducted an audio launch of their third single, 'Pippi Pippi,' which was attended by the film's lead cast. While interacting with the media at the audio launch, superstar Nagarjuna called Rashmika Mandanna a 'powerhouse' of talent while addressing the contribution of the whole cast in the movie. He lauded the recent box office performances of the Mandanna-starrer films and said, 'This girl (Rashmika Mandanna) is one powerhouse of talent. Just see her filmography in the last three years, it is just outstanding. None of us have 2000-3000 crore films. She is the one who has beaten all of us.' In the last two years, Rashmika Mandanna has starred in three blockbuster movies, which include Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal', Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2', and Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava'. She was last seen in Salman Khan's 'Sikandar', which also performed well at the box office. Rashmika is currently being hailed as one of the leading actresses in the film industry. The 'Animal' actress addressed the current notion of being considered the top actress in the film industry at the audio launch of the third single of 'Kuberaa' in Mumbai. The 'Pushpa' actress humbly said that she feels she has 'only just begun' and doesn't quite understand the 'race' to be number one. 'I feel like I honestly have just started because I don't know what this whole number one situation is, because we're doing films in the South, we're doing films in Bollywood. So I don't know what this race is about, but I know for sure that I'm just starting,' said Rashmika Mandanna while interacting with the media in Mumbai. 'Kuberaa' is set to release in theatres on June 20. The film, a socio-drama, was shot in both Tamil and Telugu. (ANI)
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nagarjuna praises Rashmika: None of us have Rs 3000 crore films, she is the one
Sekhar Kammula's 'Kuberaa', starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, is a highly anticipated film set to release in theatres on June 20 after multiple delays. The team was in Mumbai for the audio launch event of the film's third single, 'Pippi Pippi Dum Dum Dum', where Nagarjuna showered praise on Rashmika, calling her a powerhouse of talking to the media, Telugu actor Nagarjuna said, 'This girl (referring to Rashmika) is one powerhouse of talent. Just see her filmography in the last three years, it is just outstanding. None of us have 2000–3000 crore films. She is the one who has beaten all of us,' highlighting the box-office performance of Rashmika Mandanna's films in the last three years across girl is a powerhouse of talent with an incredible of us have 2000 or 3000 crore films - but she does.– KING #Nagarjuna praises @iamRashmika at the #Kuberaa press meet in Mumbai Suresh PRO (@SureshPRO_) June 10, 2025advertisementDirected by Sekhar Kammula of 'Fidaa' fame, 'Kuberaa' is touted to be a socio-drama that explores themes of ambition, morality, and power dynamics. The film was shot simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, and will have a pan-Indian release, including dubbed versions in Kannada and Malayalam as well. 'Kuberaa' stars an ensemble cast including Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Jim Sarbh, Dalip Tahil, Sayaji Shinde, and other notable actors in key roles. Devi Sri Prasad composed the music for the film, which is jointly produced by Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the Sri Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd banners. Nagarjuna will also be seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie', starring Rajinikanth. The film is scheduled to release on August 14 and will also feature Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Reba Monica John, among others. Pooja Hegde will appear in a special song in the film.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nagarjuna makes public confession about Rashmika Mandanna in front of Dhanush: 'She has beaten all of us'
The team of Kuberaa, an upcoming pan-Indian socio-political drama, came together in Mumbai recently for the launch of the film's third single, Pippi Pippi Dum Dum Dum. Present at the event were actors Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna , Nagarjuna Akkineni , and Jim Sarbh, along with the film's producers and music composer Devi Sri Prasad. The event turned into a celebration not only of the film's music but also of Rashmika Mandanna's meteoric rise in Indian cinema. Nagarjuna Acknowledges Rashmika's Box Office Dominance During the promotional event, veteran actor Nagarjuna Akkineni made a candid and widely noticed remark about his co-star Rashmika Mandanna. Speaking with admiration, he described her as a "powerhouse of talent" and acknowledged her remarkable accomplishments in the last three years. Nagarjuna emphasized that none of them—referring to the ensemble cast—had films with box office collections in the range of Rs 2000 to Rs 3000 crore, but Rashmika had achieved that. He said she had "beaten all of us", underlining her exceptional success in both the South and Bollywood industries. He also praised her spontaneity and comedic timing in Kuberaa, sharing that her performance would surely delight audiences. Nagarjuna recalled calling her directly after watching the dubbing of the film, expressing how impressed he was with her portrayal. — siima (@siima) Humble Response from Rashmika Mandanna Reacting to the appreciation and being hailed as the top actress in the South, Rashmika responded with humility. She credited the audience's support for her current standing and stated that she is just getting started. She expressed uncertainty over being called 'number one' and said she doesn't understand the idea of such a race, especially as she continues working across both Hindi and South Indian cinema . Nagarjuna didn't limit his praise to just Rashmika. He also lauded Jim Sarbh for his performance as the antagonist in Kuberaa, calling him an 'outstanding' actor who delivered Telugu dialogues better than expected. He noted that working with Jim kept him sharp on set. He also took a moment to reflect on his own journey and the love his films have received in North India over the years. Citing films like Shiva and Khuda Gawah, Nagarjuna expressed deep gratitude for the appreciation his work continues to receive from the northern audience. About the Film Directed by Sekhar Kammula, Kuberaa is described as a socio-political drama exploring themes of ambition, power, and morality. The film boasts an ensemble cast that includes Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Jim Sarbh, Sayaji Shinde, and Dalip Tahil. The movie is produced by Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the banners of Sri Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd. Music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Kuberaa is slated for a theatrical release on June 20, 2025, in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. The digital rights have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video, ensuring a wider reach after its theatrical run.
