Rashmika Mandanna has undisputedly risen as Pan-India’s Sweetheart, winning audiences across languages with her magnetic presence, versatility, and consistent box-office pull . Her breakout journey from Geetha Govindam’s charm to Dear Comrade’s emotional depth, and the intense Pushpa: The Rise and Animal has solidified her as one of Indian cinema’s most beloved and bankable stars. She is now entering perhaps her most exhilarating career phase yet, with a lineup that’s as diverse as it is exciting. Here are five most awaited films of Rashmika Mandanna.
Thama: A supernatural romantic comedy from the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. Rashmika plays Tadaka alongside Ayushmann Khurrana and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Boasting mythical elements and a Diwali 2025 release, the film promises a fresh spin on the genre.
Mysaa: In this raw and tribal action-thriller, Rashmika transforms into a battle-scarred Gond warrior, complete with oxidized jewelry and a striking moon-shaped bindi—a character she describes as “a version of me I’d never met before.” The film explores Gond cultural roots and has already been praised for its powerful first visuals.
Pushpa 3: The Rampage: After the earth-shattering success of Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa: The Rule, Rashmika Mandanna reprises the beloved role of Srivalli opposite Allu Arjun in the next chapter of the action franchise that cemented her nationwide appeal .
Rainbow: A soulful romantic drama directed by Shantharuban, pairing Rashmika with Dev Mohan. Its fresh storytelling approach is already generating buzz for its emotional depth .
Animal Park: The eagerly awaited sequel to the blockbuster film Animal sees her return as Geetanjali alongside Ranbir Kapoor, reigniting one of Indian cinema’s most intense on-screen pairings.