Rashmika Mandanna Earns High Praise from Nagarjuna for Kuberaa
Rashmika Mandanna has added another admirer to her ever-growing list—none other than her Kuberaa co-star, Nagarjuna Akkineni. In a recent candid conversation with his son, actor Naga Chaitanya, as part of the film’s promotions, Nagarjuna couldn’t stop praising Rashmika’s performance in the film.
Sharing his experience, Nagarjuna revealed he was blown away during the dubbing sessions. “I had two or three scenes with her, and she fit the character perfectly.” He said, clearly impressed by her portrayal. This wasn’t the first time he had nice things to say. He had previously called her a “powerhouse of talent” at the audio launch of the film’s third single, Pippi Pippi Dum Dum Dum. Referring to her recent string of successes, he added, “None of us have 2000–3000 crore films. She’s the one who’s beaten all of us.”
Overwhelmed by the appreciation, Rashmika took to social media to express her joy. Posting on X, she wrote, “This is everything I work for… This just makes everything so worth it. Fills my heart with so much joy when I see my director and Nag sir—whom I adore—proud of me. Shekar sir and Nag sir, I hope to always have your blessings.”
Rashmika Mandanna Earns High Praise from Nagarjuna for Kuberaa
Directed by Sekhar Kammula, Kuberaa hit theatres on June 20. The socio-thriller stars Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika in lead roles. And revolves around a beggar who is drawn into a major financial scam with the help of a clever CBI officer and a business tycoon.
Shot in Telugu and Tamil, and dubbed in multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam, Kuberaa is a pan-India release. The ensemble cast also features Jim Sarbh, Sayaji Shinde, and Dalip Tahil in significant roles.