The Film That Changed Sanjeeda Shaikh’s “Perception” About Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna will next be seen in Chaava alongside Vicky Kaushal

Pushpa 2: The Rule is smashing box office records one at a time. Directed by Sukumar, the film has crossed the Rs 1000 crore-mark and has become the highest-grossing film of the year. While the fans have been impressed by Allu Arjun’s performance, Heeramandi star Sanjeeda Shaikh can’t seem to stop praising Rashmika Mandanna. 

In an interview with News18, Sanjeeda Shaikh revealed how her perception of Rashmika changed after seeing her on-screen in Animal. “The last film I watched was Pushpa 2. I loved it! I never thought that I’m competing with my contemporaries but I’ve this new-found love for Rashmika. Earlier, I used to see her on social media a lot but after watching a couple of her performances, especially in Animal, my perspective changed, ” she said.

Sanjeeda Shaikh added, “I thought she was really good and graceful in Animal. That one scene she had with Ranbir in the film changed my idea of her and she came in the category of a very good performer. And then I watched her in Pushpa 2 and my respect for her increased even more.”

Talking about Rashmika Mandanna’s performance in Pushpa 2, Sanjeeda Shaikh said, “I like watching good performances. Pushpa 2 is an Allu Arjun film but for Rashmika to stand out and make her mark was laudable. She performed her scenes so effortlessly! That one scene where she answers back to everyone that yeh mera husband hai was so beautifully done. She really left an impact on me.”

Aside from Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, Pushpa 2 also features Fahadh Faasil in key roles. Released on December 5, the film is earning in double digits at the box office. 

Meanwhile, Rashmika Mandanna will next be seen in Laxman Utekar’s historical drama Chaava alongside Vicky Kaushal.