Kannada Crush Rashmika Mandana became the National crush with her performance in Allu Arjun's Pushpa. Rashmika is playing a special role in Dulquer Salmaan's Sitaramam and is starring in Bollywood films Goodbye, Animal, Mission Majnu. She is realising her dream of starring opposite thalapathy Vijay in his project Thalapathy 66 directed by Vamsi Paidipally. She is sharing screen presence with Big B Amitabh Bachchan in Goodbye.
Rashmika raved about Vijay saying " , "I want Thalapathy Vijay to be my beau. I am obsessed with him." She said "Since my childhood, I have always loved Vijay Thalapathy. He's my crush," She said she was awestruck during the opening shot and just looked at Vijay for a longtime.
Rashmika speaking about Amitabh said "Amitabh Bachchan - the name itself brings in so much respect, When my parents got to know that I will be starring opposite Mr Bachchan in Goodbye, they almost couldn't believe it.My parents are huge fans of sir and while growing up, and have watched so many of his films and they were so excited for me!!"
She added "Mr Bachchan has been an absolute doll, he is such an amazing person and a legend. He made all of us feel extremely comfortable. From every rehearsal to shoot, he made it absolutely fun and amazing. Any words for him would be too little to describe him."