Actor Rashmika Mandanna has joined the cast of Salman Khan's upcoming film ‘Sikandar.’ The ‘Pushpa 2’ actor took to Instagram to announce the news on Thursday morning. The film, directed by AR Murgadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, will mark Rashmika’s fourth Bollywood film. 


Rashmika Mandanna confirms she will star in Salman Khan's Sikandar


Rashmika Mandanna confirmed the news as she posted a note on her Instagram Stories. “You guys for a long time have been asking me for the next update and here it is. Surprise!! I’m truly grateful and honoured to be a part of Sikandar,” she wrote.




The makers of the film also made an announcement about Rashmika joining the cast. “Welcoming the fabulous @rashmika_mandanna to star opposite @beingsalmankhan in #Sikandar! Can’t wait for their on-screen magic to unfold on EID 2025! #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by @a.r.murugadoss Releasing in cinemas EID 2025," the post on X read.






About Salman Khan starrer Sikandar


'Sikandar' is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, known for films like 'Ghajini' and 'Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty'. The film marks the first collaboration between Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna. It is backed by Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and marks the reunion of Salman with Sajid after 'Kick', which was released in 2014. The Salman Khan starrer ‘Sikandar’ will be released in theatres on Eid 2025.


Rashmika Mandanna upcoming movies


Meanwhile, Rashmika Mandanna was last seen in the blockbuster ‘Animal’ alongside Ranbir Kapoor. She will reprise her role of Srivalli in Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’.


Speaking of the film, she told Pinkvilla, “It starts feeling like home. Like, when you finish one film, and towards the end of the film you get really connected with the cast and crew, right, so when you have the part 2 coming, again you’re like, ‘Hey, what’s up!?’ and you just, sort of like, it’s party time.” 


‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ is scheduled to release on August 15, 2024.


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