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Rashmika says she was nervous during her first meeting with Allu Arjun

The much-anticipated trailer for ‘Pushpa 2’ was launched in Mumbai on Friday. Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna made a stylish entrance, captivating fans and the media. Their presence heightened the excitement surrounding the film, which has generated significant buzz ahead of its release.

At an event, Rashmika opened up about her first meeting with Allu Arjun, revealing how nervous she felt. The actress recalled, “I was so nervous meeting him, and I was like, How do I react to sir? He’s been a superstar for such a long time, so I was like, Okay, now I don’t know.

I don’t know how to react, I don’t know how to behave, and all of that, but that was the first day, that was the first introduction, but today standing here in front of sir, his family, his home, so the five-year journey has been so different with a lot of, you know, a lot of emotional writing, I should say, but today here we are, and he is always going to be super special.”

Rashmika Mandanna praised Allu Arjun, stating, “No matter how many words I use, it’s all too short for him. In simple terms, he is a genius.”

Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 pan-India hit ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. Directed by Sukumar, the film features Allu Arjun reprising his role as the titular anti-hero, alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil. Set to be released on December 5, 2024, the film has generated significant buzz.