Rashmika Mandanna says ¡®December has been very special¡¯ as Animal completes a year
Rashmika Mandanna scored a big hit with Animal, which hit the screens on this day in 2023. On its first anniversary, the 'Kodava Beauty' penned a note to thank Sandeep Vanga-- the film's director-- and said that December has been a 'special month' for her
Animal, one of the biggest hits of Rashmika Mandanna¡¯s career, hit the screens on this day (December 1) last year. The action drama, which marked her first collaboration with Ranbir Kapoor, received mixed reviews with critics lauding the performances but complaining about the ¡®sexist¡¯ narrative. Despite this, the film emerged as a blockbuster and the undisputed choice of the masses. Rashmika has now expressed her gratitude to director Sandeep Vanga for casting her in the film.
Rashmika pens a note as Animal turns 1
Rashmika Mandanna, who will soon be seen in Pushpa 2, impressed fans with her portrayal of Geethanjali¨C the protagonist¡¯s wife¨C in the 2023 blockbuster Animal. She has now penned a sweet note of gratitude on its first anniversary. In a post on Instagram Stories, she thanked the director for giving her the chance to be part of the film. The Geetha Govindam actress also pointed out that December is a lucky month for her.
¡°December has indeed been very very special to me ????? So grateful. ?? Swami swami swami.Thank you Thank you Thank you,¡± read her post.
In case you did not know, Pushpa too released in December and went on to open new avenues for Rashmika. Moreover, her portrayal of Srivalli was one of the highlights of the Allu Arjun-led film. Pushpa 2, a sequel to Pushpa, is set to hit the screens this Wednesday (December 5). It has already created a great deal of buzz among fans and its tickets are selling like hot cakes.
About Animal
Animal, Sandeep Vanga's second Hindi film, was an action drama that centered on the strained relationship between the protagonist and his father. The film featured a liberal dose of romance and violence. The cast was headlined by Ranbir Kapoor (in a double role), Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, Bobby Deol, and Saurabh Sachdeva. Animal Park, a sequel to Animal, is in the works.
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Roktim Rajpal is a Principal Digital Content Producer at Indiatimes. He has been an entertainment journalist for a decade. Roktim is a movie buff and specialises in covering South cinema and Bollywood. He also takes a keen interest in web series.
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