Rashmika Mandanna, following a record box office run with consecutive ₹500+ crore successes-Animal, Pushpa 2: The Rule, and Chhaava-has now started filming Maddock Films’ highly anticipated horror-comedy Thama amidst the scenic hills of Ooty.
Her latest movies not only broke records but also cemented her as Bollywood’s current box office queen, surpassing even Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt in recent times.
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But her dream ride was derailed with Sikandar, in which she co-starred with Salman Khan. The movie was severely criticized for its poor content and Rashmika’s “cringe” acting, and fans trolled her for another stereotypical “wife” character and minimal screen space.
Though the movie attempted to monetize to cover its costs, Sikandar was universally regarded as a creative and box office failure, temporarily bruising Rashmika’s untouchable momentum.
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And now everyone is watching Thama, pairing Rashmika with Ayushmann Khurrana for the first time and releasing this Diwali, October 19. The movie is her foray into Maddock’s hit horror-comedy space, with a new genre twist and an intriguing new on-screen combo.
With her star sheen intact and Thama placed as a large festival release, trade observers look to see whether Rashmika can regain box office supremacy and quiet critics after the Sikandar disappointment.
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The stakes are high, and the Diwali box office showdown will be one to monitor.
