Nagarjuna, Chiranjeevi call Rashmika Mandanna their crush, compare her performance in Kuberaa to Sridevi. Watch

Rashmika Mandanna is currently basking in success for her film Kuberaa and Nagarjuna and Chiranjeevi can't stop heaping praise on her.

Published on: Jun 23, 2025, 13:59:20 IST

By Riya Sharma

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Actor Rashmika Mandanna is currently basking in praise for her performance in the film Kuberaa. During the success party of the film, Nagarjuna also lauded her performance, and he, along with superstar Chiranjeevi—who was a guest at the event—called her their crush.

Rashmika Mandanna couldn't believe Nagarjuna's praise for her at Kuberaa success event.

Nagarjuna heaps praise on Rashmika Mandanna

On Sunday, during the success event of Kuberaa in Hyderabad, Nagarjuna praised Rashmika and said, “Watching Rashmika on screen made me think of Sridevi Garu from Kshana Kshanam. Really, so many frames and so well.” Nagarjuna further said that Rashmika looked beautiful in the film and added, “I mean it's no wonder that Pushpa has earned her the nickname National Crush. Because of this movie, she is, in fact, now Nag's crush also. I loved you. You look amazing in the movie. We all love you.”

Chiranjeevi, who was a special guest at the event, also added, “Nag, you quoted my dialogue. In addition to being your crush, Rashmika is also my crush.” This left Rashmika blushing on stage.

Earlier, during a promotional event for Kuberaa, Nagarjuna had praised Rashmika’s back-to-back hits and said, “This girl, you know, this girl is one powerhouse of talent! I mean, if you see her filmography in the last three years, just outstanding. None of us are 2000–3000 crore actors, guys. This is the one. This is the one who beat all of us!”

About Kuberaa

The crime drama, directed by Sekhar Kammula, stars Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh, and Dalip Tahil. The film tells the story of a beggar who becomes embroiled in a larger conspiracy after trusting a former CBI officer working for a corrupt CEO. The film has crossed the ₹50 crore mark in just two days and continues to run successfully at the box office, earning praise for Dhanush and Rashmika’s performances.

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Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More

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