National Crush Rashmika Mandanna, recently seen in 'Animal' alongside Ranbir Kapoor, unveils her next Hindi venture. She'll grace the screen with Bollywood icon Salman Khan for the first time in the highly anticipated film 'Sikandar.' Moments after the announcement, fans flooded social media platforms with excitement.
While some express concern over the 30-year age difference between Rashmika (28) and Salman (58), the majority of social media users anticipate a blockbuster release next Eid with their upcoming film. One excited fan tweeted: “So #RashmikaMandana has been finalised as the leading lady opposite megastar #SalmanKhan in #Sikandar. Blockbuster Loading.. Bring it on #Eid2025”, whereas another gushed, “This pairing in a whole new look will set the screens on fire I am really happy with the casting till now for #SIKANDAR Hope they bring some good faces as well for the other supporting cast.”
Fans are particularly thrilled about Salman and Rashmika's pairing because they have previously appeared together, albeit not in a film. Their interactions on Bigg Boss and during a media event, where they even danced to "Saami Saami" from Pushpa: The Rise (2021), left a lasting impression on the audience, showcasing their remarkable chemistry.
This marks Rashmika's first collaboration with Salman Khan as well as with director and producer Sajid Nadiadwala. Known for her roles in Tamil and Telugu cinema, Rashmika made her Bollywood debut with Goodbye in 2022, followed by Mission Majnu and Animal. She's also set to star in Chaava alongside Vicky Kaushal and is preparing for Pushpa: The Rule with Allu Arjun in Telugu and Kubera with Dhanush in Tamil.
