An Unexpected Birthday Surprise: Rashmika Mandanna To Play A Kashmiri Muslim

Rashmika Mandanna will appear in a never-seen-before avatar in this untitled film

Known for his heart-warming romantic dramas, director Hanu Raghavapudi is currently making another chef-d’oeuvre that will feature Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role as ‘Lieutenant’ Ram. Mrunal Thakur will be essaying the role of his lady love Sita. The film is produced by Ashwini Dutt and Priyanka Dutt under Swapna Cinema while Vyjayanthi Movies is presenting it.

On Tuesday, the day of actress Rashmika Mandanna’s birthday, it is revealed that the Pushpa actress is a crucial part of the untitled project. She will be seen as a rebellious Kashmiri Muslim girl named Afreen in the film, whose tagline reads "Yuddhamtho Raasina Premakatha" (which means "A War-written Love Story"). The poster unveiled on the occasion shows her wearing a red hijab and carrying a handbag as she walks in front of a car that's set ablaze.

The film which has music by Vishal Chandrasekhar is in the last leg of its shooting. Actor Sumanth is also doing a cameo in the film. Hanu Raghavapudi who shot to fame with his debut film Andala Rakshasi is making a comeback of sorts. His last outing at the box-office was the film Padi Padi Leche Manasu in 2018.