EXCLUSIVE: Rashmika Mandanna reflects on her monologue scene from Pushpa 2; ‘People call me Expression Queen, so might as well…’

As a dedicated cinephile who has witnessed a plethora of performances, I must admit that Rashmika Mandanna’s monologue scene in Pushpa 2: The Rule is undeniably a standout moment. Her ability to convey a multitude of emotions within a compact time frame is truly commendable.

In a recent interview with TopMob, Rashmika Mandanna, who stars alongside Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil in the movie “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” shared her thoughts on her powerful monologue scene that plays a crucial role throughout the film. The highly anticipated sequel hit theaters on December 5, 2024, and has been receiving great success.

Speaking of the same topic, Rashmika Mandanna reminisced, “When I began filming for Pushpa 2, the director, Sukumar sir, informed me that Srivalli had a particular storyline and a significant, emotional scene. He said we’d discuss it later, but I’d need to deliver a strong performance when the time came.

The actress mentioned that she was always inquisitive, and a particular sequence called Jaathara took up around 20-21 minutes of the film. This part required about 3-4 months of shooting. However, director Sukumar doesn’t stick to a strict script; he improvises as he goes along. When it came to this scene, we were still working out our lines on the spot. To her surprise, she ended up with 3-4 pages worth of dialogue, all spoken by herself.

She added, “In my acting style, I consider myself as a collaborative performer. When we’re working together, I deliver my line and listen to yours. Based on your response, I adjust my delivery for the next line. There are moments when the dialogue might pause, but I continue the scene, engaging without uttering a word.

In advance, Rashmika explained that Pushpa had been finding her brother-in-law irritating since the initial film, and this lengthy dialogue scene represented an emotional release for her. With her mother-in-law attempting to control her, as well as Srivalli grappling with her pregnancy, the scene became a pivotal moment where viewers would sympathize with Allu Arjun’s character, Pushpa, and his Srivalli.

Furthermore, the actress also remarked, “I aimed to leave a lasting impression and, since they often refer to me as the ‘Queen of Expression,’ it seemed fitting to utilize my abilities. In the scene, I moved from fury to exhaustion, then more anger, followed by sadness, and finally laughter – essentially saying, if you provoke me, expect a response ten times over.

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To summarize, Rashmika Mandanna explained how she managed to express a multitude of emotions within just three minutes during her monologue scene. She feels that this is what resonated with viewers as well. Furthermore, she expressed her heartfelt thanks for having been granted the chance to portray such a powerful performance in the film; a chance she utilized fully.

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2024-12-11 19:37