Rashmika's still and Mahesh Babu's from "Guntur Kaaram"

Actress Rashmika Mandanna marked her birthday on April 5, and to commemorate the occasion, the creators of "Pushpa: The Rule" revealed a new poster featuring her character from the upcoming film. However, after the poster's release, some fans began drawing comparisons between Rashmika's still and Mahesh Babu's from "Guntur Kaaram". Here's how she responded to these comparisons.

In the recently unveiled image from "Pushpa", Rashmika is seen donning a traditional pattu saree, adorned with gold jewelry and sporting a neatly tied back hairdo. Her intense expression while peering through her fingers caught the attention of fans. Some fans went as far as creating collages, juxtaposing Rashmika's intense still from "Pushpa" with Mahesh Babu's more light-hearted expression from "Guntur Kaaram". When one fan tagged Rashmika in a post sharing this collage and extended birthday wishes on behalf of all Mahesh fans, she responded with enthusiasm, stating, "Ooooo... niceeee... I like this collage."

Rashmika made her debut in Tollywood with the 2018 film "Chalo" and has since appeared in movies like "Geetha Govindam", "Devadas", and "Dear Comrade". However, it was her role in the 2020 Anil Ravipudi-directed "Sarileru Neekevvaru", alongside Mahesh Babu, that propelled her to mainstream fame. Despite facing criticism for her character's portrayal in the film, it opened doors for her to secure roles in movies like "Pushpa: The Rule" and "Varisu". Additionally, she was featured in Badshah's music video "Top Tucker" in 2021.

Apart from "Pushpa: The Rule", Rashmika is set to feature in a Telugu film titled "The Girlfriend", directed by Rahul Ravindran. The makers unveiled her first look from the film on her birthday. Moreover, she will be seen in a bilingual film "Rainbow", directed by Shantharuban.

She is also gearing up for her Hindi film debut with "Chaava", directed by Yesubai Bhonsale, where she will star alongside Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, and Pradeep Rawat.