Why Pushpa 2's Srivalli 'Rashmika Mandanna' Turned Down 5 Major Movies Before Pushpa 2

Rashmika Mandanna, the popular actress known for her role as Srivalli in the film Pushpa, is once again in the spotlight with the release of Pushpa 2. The film, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has created a massive buzz among fans. The excitement surrounding the film is so overwhelming that everyone is eagerly awaiting its release. Since the teaser launched, fans have been counting down the days until the movie hits theaters. Now, the long wait is finally over. However, did you know that Rashmika Mandanna had previously turned down five big films before agreeing to star in Pushpa? Let’s take a look at the films she rejected.

1. Master

One of the first films on this list is the Tamil hit Master, starring Thalapathy Vijay and Malavika Mohanan. The movie was a major success among fans, but initially, Rashmika Mandanna was offered the role opposite Vijay. However, she had already made prior commitments to other projects, which led her to turn down the offer. As a result, the role went to Malavika Mohanan.

2. Jersey

Another film that Rashmika Mandanna rejected was Jersey, which originally released in Telugu starring Nani and later remade in Hindi with Shahid Kapoor. Rashmika was offered a role in the original Telugu version but decided to pass on the project. Despite the film’s success and its eventual remake, she chose not to be a part of it.

3. Game Changer

Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, was another major project that Rashmika Mandanna turned down. Initially, Rashmika was approached for the female lead in the film, but for reasons that have not been officially revealed, she decided not to join the cast. The role was later offered to Kiara Advani.

4. Beast

Rashmika Mandanna was also approached for a role in the Tamil film Beast, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and starring Thalapathy Vijay. The makers initially considered Rashmika for the female lead role, but she declined the offer. The role ultimately went to another actress, and Beast went on to become a blockbuster hit.

5. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Film

Finally, Rashmika Mandanna was given the opportunity to work with the renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It was reported that Bhansali was keen on casting Rashmika in a Hindi film, but for reasons unknown, she declined the offer. The film never materialized, and fans were left wondering what could have been

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