Rashmika Mandanna: In addition to becoming a pan-Indian sensation, The Rise, which debuted in 2021, delivered Rashmika Mandanna one of the most pivotal roles of her career and solidified her status as the country’s top heroine. In her portrayal of Srivalli, Rashmika eschewed glitz and fantastical clichés in favor of a lady grounded in purity, fortitude, and subdued power. Her performance, which won over viewers in all languages and geographical areas, is still regarded as the film’s emotional core four years later. Here are some fascinating and little-known details regarding Rashmika Mandanna’s preparation, journey, and lasting influence as Srivalli as Pushpa: The Rise marks four years since its premiere.

Dialect Training: The producers required an actress who could speak the Chittoor dialect in order to play a girl from the Chittoor area. When Rashmika Mandanna consented to join them as Srivalli, their hunt came to an end.

appearance Tests: Rashmika had to go through three appearance tests before being cast in order to make sure she matched the character’s raw and rustic image, which director Sukumar had in mind.

The “National Crush Effect: Her immense renown from the movie, which included being nicknamed the “National Crush of India” by fans and the media, solidified her reputation as a pan-Indian actress and greatly increased her visibility across the country.

Crushmika Nickname: In reference to her immense fame as the “National Crush of India,” her co-star Allu Arjun lovingly referred to her as “Crushmika” at a movie promotional event.

Mass Popularity of “Srivalli” Song: Based on her persona and Allu Arjun’s obsession with her, the song “Srivalli” became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring dance videos from innumerable fans and celebrities.

Organic Acting Approach: On set, director Sukumar favored an organic acting approach. Rashmika said that in order to make the performances appear more organic and unplanned, performers were supposed to arrive on set unprepared and didn’t get their lines much in advance.

Career Turning Point: According to Rashmika, the Pushpa franchise was an integral part of her life and an emotional journey that propelled her to the top.