When Rashmika Mandanna Blocked The Number Of Debut Film Kirik Party’s Production House

The makers of Kirik Party also met Rashmika Mandanna's class teacher.

The makers of Kirik Party also met Rashmika Mandanna’s class teacher.

Kirik party unit tried to contact Rashmika Mandanna through her family and friends. When nothing worked, he was forced to seek the help of one of his professors.

Rashmika Mandanna has become one of the most sought after actresses in the film industry. After showing her acting prowess in South films, now she seems desperate to leave her mark among the people. Bollywood Enthusiastic too. And can anyone forget how she enthralled the audience with her energetic dance moves at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Indian Premier League? The tinsel town diva is climbing the ladder of success and touching the sky. But did you know that Rashmika, who made her debut in the film industry with Kirik Party, almost did not find a place in the cast list? All this because he thought it was a prank.

Last year, in an interview with Mashable India, the Mission Majnu actress opened up about the time she got a call from the production house of Kirik Party. But, thinking it was a hoax, the 27-year-old went to the extent of blocking the number. “For Kirik’s party, they wanted someone young with a mature face. I got a call from the production house, but I thought it was a prank call. So, I said, ‘I am not interested in any film sir, please. Put down the phone.’ I then blocked the number,” revealed Rashmika.

Later the film unit tried to contact the actress through her family and friends. When nothing worked, he was forced to seek the help of one of Rashmika’s professors. The team of the film was so eager to meet the Alvida actress in person that they even contacted Rashmika’s class teacher, as shared by the actress herself.

On the instruction of her professor, Rashmika finally agreed to meet the filmmakers. Quite plainly, the actress explained to him that she had no clue about how to act. But on the insistence of the film crew, Rashmika delivered some dialogues which were recorded by the makers, she was selected in the role of Saanvi Joseph in Kirik Party.

Directed by Kantara star Rishabh Shetty, Kirik Party garnered rave reviews from cinematographers and critics alike upon its release in 2016. The film also starred Rakshit Shetty in lead roles along with Samyukta Hegde, Achyuth Kumar and Pramod Shetty.

Rashmika has a few projects lined up in her kitty. She is all set to star opposite Allu Arjun in the sequel of Pushpa, titled Pushpa: The Rule. Apart from this, she has also worked with Shakuntalam actor Dev Mohan for an untitled female-oriented film. The actress has also been roped in as the female lead in filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming Bollywood project Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor.

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