Rashmika Mandanna calls her ‘Chhaava’ co-star Vicky Kaushal a ‘true star man’
Rashmika Mandanna shared a lengthy gratitude note on her Instagram after the movie ‘Chhaava,’ which hit theatres today (February 14), received immense love and praise from fans and critics alike. The actress did not hesitate to thank director Laxman Utekar and her co-star Vicky Kaushal for giving her the opportunity to play the role in the film.
she wrote, “Maharani Yesubai. I am a better writer than a speaker, so here goes. ❤️I had watched the film called mimi and I loved the film so much that I wanted to invite Laxman sir for the screening of my film goodbye and so i messaged him and that’s when the journey began Cz sir immediately asked me if he could call me and we spoke and he was telling me he wanted to meet me for his next film.. and I thought he was just being nice, but the meeting actually did happen, and it made me so so so happy that it did happen.. I truly thank the universe for this.”
“I didn’t know what the story was. I didn’t know why they came to me, I didn’t know how they even saw me as the maharani. I didn’t even know what was happening.. when i actually heard the narration i was confused, shocked but also so grateful, overwhelmed and so so so happy that I didnt know how to react because I didn’t know how we were going to achieve this. “
the actress continued, “A girl from the south playing Maharani Yesubai. That was something I never had on my radar.. never thought it was possible, and that’s why I love working with people who give us the hope to dream beyond boundaries. And then the maharani came in all her glory. She is fierce – she is powerful – she is graceful – she is a true queen. Her love is the love I truly relate to – it’s so pure so divine and so respectful and so true that Maharaj and Maharani are always connected beyond just words.”
Rashmika concluded her note, “Laxman sir (@laxman.utekar)- I adore you so much. And I have never said this to you before, but you truly are THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERSON IVE EVER MET. I truly feel really blessed to have met you and known you. I don’t speak much because I am too shy to have conversations, but I mean every word. Dinnoo sir- you are literally the only one I trust so much with my career. I feel like you are my family and mentor. These are just our firsts of many, but I truly am grateful for you. And the only one who’s made me believe that I can do a Maharani and a Thama in this same life. ????❤️I look forward to more of this absolute craziness from you. It’s so much fun! ❤️ “Vicky (@vickykaushal09) – you are a true star man. Foe and all later ???????? but I truly hope you get everything that you ever wish for cz you fully deserve it and more. Thankyou for holding my hand and making sure I don’t get hurt the whole of the promotion time (I felt super bad that I was slowing you down and making you take care of me but really really thankyou) ❤️ and you were always there when I wanted to do lines and always been honest when I would ask you after the shot- if the shot was ok and if you felt the emotion.. Thankyou. ❤️The whole cast and crew – I am so privileged and honoured that I got to work with all of you, and I am truly truly grateful. You guys are all such rock stars ❤️Jatin (@jatinbajaj20)- you were always there for me thankyou. ❤️Rishi sir (thewriteinsaan) – you are all love ❤️Nithin sir (@nitin_ns_goel)- you sat with me for months together to get to where we reached with Chhaava as the dialect. Thankyou so so much. ❤️The whole costume department- Sheetal (@mrsheetalsharma) and team – this was all you. So cool! So proud. ❤️Animal – Pushpa2 and now Chhaava ❤️❤️ and many more to go ????❤️My team Parthu Sai Prasad Borkey Tanvu Saurav Vardu all of you.. this is so much fun Cz of you. I love you guys! I know it’s all too much to read but this is what I had to say. Now Chhaava – my Yesubai is all yours. Love -Rashmika Mandanna ❤️#RM22 in cinemas now -signing off!❤️”