Mumbai: Actor Rashmika Mandanna will feature opposite South star Thalapathy Vijay in an upcoming film, the makers announced on Tuesday.
The yet-untitled film marks the first collaboration between Vijay and Mandanna, who shot to nationwide fame with her latest blockbuster “Pushpa”.
The casting was announced by the makers on Mandanna’s 26th birthday.
“Wishing the talented and gorgeous @iamRashmika a very happy birthday. Welcome onboard #Thalapathy66 @actorvijay @directorvamshi #RashmikaJoinsThalapathy66,” the official account of the production banner tweeted.
Wishing the talented and gorgeous @iamRashmika a very Happy Birthday !
Welcome onboard #Thalapathy66@actorvijay @directorvamshi#RashmikaJoinsThalapathy66 pic.twitter.com/zy2DeieUFe
— Sri Venkateswara Creations (@SVC_official) April 5, 2022
The film will be written and directed by Vamshi Paidipally. It will be produced by Dil Raju and Shirish under the banner Sri Venkateswara Creations.
Mandanna will be making her Hindi debut with the upcoming spy thriller “Mission Majnu”, featuring Sidharth Malhotra.