Tuesday, 11 May 2021 | Team Viva
The Mission Majnu team spills the beans on what made actor Rashmika Mandanna the first and the best choice for the role
Actor Rashmika Mandanna will soon be seen in her Bollywood debut opposite actor Sidharth Malhotra. Mission Majnu is her first foray into a spy thriller yet the team unanimously felt that she was their first and best choice for the film.
“We were looking for a formidable actor with a fresh face when we chanced upon some of Rashmika’s work. I was especially impressed by her nuanced performance in Dear Comrade. We felt she had the right mixture of innocence and beauty required for the crucial role, which needed a sensitive interpretation of the character. I think there’s a very good chance the Indian audience will discover another film star from the South,” said Shantanu Baagchi, the director of Mission Majnu. The prominent ad filmmaker is making his directorial debut with the forthcoming film.
Producer Amar Butala also expressed his admiration for Rashmika, “My first interaction with her was over a zoom call during the lockdown when we narrated the script of Mission Majnu. It was remarkable to see how she picked up every nuance of her character even though we were on a video call. It’s been a pleasure working with her because not only she brings a solid experience and confidence of a big film star with her, but also has the sincere energy of a newcomer.”
Producer Garima Mehta chimed in, “The first thing you see in Rashmika is her dazzling smile, the sheer energy and charm that she exudes. Since her debut film Kirik Party, later Geetha Govindham and Dear Comrade, she has grown into an exceptional actor. We were sure she would bring alive her role in the film. Rashmika and Sidharth share great on-screen chemistry in Mission Majnu and would surely be loved by her fan base.”
The actress’ impeccable work has not only left the audience in awe but a team of producers and directors as well who wasted no time to bring her on board for the film. Besides Mission Majnu, Rashmika has another Bollywood film in the pipeline, Goodbye with Amitabh Bachchan. She would also be starring in the Telugu action thriller titled Pushpa, along with Allu Arjun later this year.
