Allu Arjun praises Rashmika Mandanna; calls her ‘National Crush’

Fans across India are eagerly awaiting Pushpa 2: The Rule, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna. Ahead of its release, Allu Arjun showered praise on his co-star Rashmika Mandanna, calling her the "National Crush" and expressing heartfelt gratitude for her role in making the Pushpa franchise iconic.
Speaking about Rashmika, Allu said: "My very own Srivalli, Rashmika will ‘crush’ the entire nation this time. Everybody will crush on her once again. You are the only heroine I’ve been seeing on set. You have become home. Working with you is so comfortable; you make me feel like I’m home.”

He further added: "Thank you so much for your support. Without you, Pushpa would not have been possible, and I could not have performed without your support. I will always keep this love in my heart till the end of time. You made Pushpa very special.”
The camaraderie between Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna has been a cornerstone of the franchise, and their on-screen chemistry as Pushpa Raj and Srivalli is one of the most cherished elements of the story. Fans are excited to see the dynamics of their relationship explored further in the sequel, alongside the gripping power struggles in Pushpa’s turbulent world.
Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2: The Rule also stars Fahadh Faasil as the menacing cop Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, continuing the intense rivalry with Pushpa Raj. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP).
Pushpa 2: The Rule is set to release in theaters worldwide on December 5, 2024.

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