Why Rashmika was the first choice for Mission Majnu
The filmmakers say they were very impressed with her performance in Dear Comrade
Rashmika Mandanna will soon be seen in her Bollywood debut, Mission Majnu with Sidharth Malhotra. The director and producers share why the actress was their first and best choice for the film. “We were looking for a formidable actress with a fresh, beautiful face when we chanced upon some of
Rashmika’s work. I was especially impressed by her nuanced performance in Dear Comrade. She also has the right mixture of innocence and beauty required for the role. It is a crucial role in the film that needed a sensitive interpretation of the character.
I think there’s a very good chance
Indian audiences will discover another movie star from the South,” says director, Shantanu Baagchi. The script of the film was narrated to Rashmika through a zoom call. “My first interaction with Rashmika happened on a zoom call in the midst of the lockdown when we narrated the script of Mission Majnu to her. It was remarkable to see her react to the script and how she picked up the very nuance of her character even though we were on a video call. It’s been a pleasure working with her because she brings with her the solid experience and confidence of a big movie star, but also has the sincere energy of a newcomer. We look forward to Hindi film audiences discovering her in Mission Majnu,” concludes producer Amar Butala.
Besides Mission Majnu, Rashmika will also be seen in another Bollywood film, Goodbye with Amitabh Bachchan and a PanIndia film Pushpa alongside Allu Arjun.
“My first interaction with Rashmika happened on a zoom call in the midst of the lockdown when we narrated the script of Mission Majnu to her. It was remarkable to see her react to the script and how she picked up the very nuance of her character even though we were on a video call.”