Salman Khan To Romance Rashmika In Sikandar

Salman to romance Rashmika in Sikandar. Rashmika Mandanna, the star of Pushpa 2, has landed a significant role in Salman Khan's upcoming project, Sikandar. This marks a major breakthrough for Rashmika, as it will be her first film with one of the Khans in Bollywood, and her fourth Bollywood film overall. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss, Sikandar is set to release next Eid.

The news of Rashmika's casting was officially announced by the production house and confirmed by Rashmika herself on her Instagram Stories. Expressing her gratitude and excitement, she wrote, "You guys have been asking me for the next update for a long time, and here it is. Surprise!! I'm truly grateful and honored to be a part of Sikandar."

Describing her role as pivotal, sources reveal that Rashmika's character has been meticulously crafted and is central to the storyline. The decision to cast Rashmika was driven by the need for a fresh pairing, a requirement of the script. Sajid Nadiadwala, the producer, was impressed by Rashmika's enthusiasm for her role and the overall vision of AR Murugadoss and himself for the film.

Sikandar promises a compelling narrative filled with drama and emotion, which resonated strongly with both Salman Khan and Rashmika. The duo is eager to begin filming, with production scheduled to start in June.

In the meantime, Rashmika is still enjoying the success of her recent film, Animal, where she starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film was a blockbuster at the box office.

Next, audiences can catch Rashmika in Pushpa 2: The Rule, where she stars alongside Allu Arjun and Fahad Faasil in key roles. The actress recently shared some insights into her character in the sequel, further piquing fans' interest in the highly anticipated film.