Rashmika Takes Bold Leap Portraying Pratyusha’s Life Story

Rashmika Mandanna seems to be in a full-on heroine-centric phase right now. After The Girlfriend turned into a solid blockbuster, she’s already being linked to another strong solo lead, and this one is getting even more attention online.

Buzz on social media says Rashmika is teaming up again with director Venky Kudumula. Their film Bheeshma was a big hit, so naturally people are curious about this combo. But here’s the twist, the new project is said to be a biopic. And not just any biopic. Industry talk says it’s based on the life of late Telugu actress Pratyusha. Word is that Rashmika has heard the script and has pretty much given her nod, though nothing official has dropped yet.

If this news ends up being true, it could be a major move in Rashmika’s career. Some feel it’s a bold step, considering she’s at her peak and playing such an emotional, sensitive character can be tricky. Others think it could be a career-defining role. Pratyusha’s real story itself is heartbreaking, born in Bhuvanagiri, lost her father early, raised by a school-teacher mother, started modeling young, won a “Best Smile” award, entered films at 17, and acted in Telugu and Tamil movies between 1998 and 2002. Her sudden death at just 20 made national headlines.

People are already throwing Mahanati comparisons around, since Keerthy Suresh nailed it and walked away with all the love. Fans are hoping, if Rashmika really takes this up, the film might hit that same emotional nerve.