On May 30 Telugu industry superstar Mahesh Babu announced that his 26th film is with director Anil Ravipudi, titled Sarileru Neekevvaru. The buzz about it was going on since a long-long time. The next thing that fans were curious to know, who would be roped in as the lead actress. After much speculations it has been confirmed that south beauty Rashmika Mandanna is Mahesh’s heroine in Sarileru Neekevvaru. The actress took to Twitter to confirm about it. Sarileru Neekevvaru: Mahesh Babu Collaborates With Pataas Director Anil Ravipudi for the First Time, Film to Release on This Date.

The rumours were Premam fame Sai Pallavi would probably bag the role in Mahesh Babu’s 26th film. But it is Dear Comrade actress who would be sharing screen space with the Maharshi actor. Not to forget, even at the success party of Maharshi we did see Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda along with Mahesh and Pooja Hegde. That did spark rumours that something big is on its way. Rashmika tweeted, “Ahhh.. finally.! I know alot of you have been asking me about this-YES! I am part of this wonderful team and I am super kicked about it. Super excited to be working with.” Dear Comrade Pair Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna Joins Mahesh Babu-Pooja Hegde for Maharshi Success Party.

Here are the pictures from the launch ceremony of Sarileru Neekevvaru:

This is the first time that both Mahesh Babu and Rashmika Mandanna would be working with Pataas director Anil Ravipudi. Sarileru Neekevvaru is going to be a treat for all fans of the film’s lead stars as it is scheduled to release on the occasion of Sankranthi 2020. Do you think Mahesh and Rashmika would make a great onscreen pair? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

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