Rashmika Mandanna reveals what her heart craves after a long schedule

(Source: Rashmika Mandanna/ Instagram)

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna is currently in Sicily, Italy, to shoot for her much-hyped sequel, "Cocktail 2", where she will be sharing the screen with Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.

Through her latest social media post, Rashmika revealed what her heart craves the most after wrapping up a long schedule.

Taking to the Stories section of the Instagram handle, Rashmika dropped a pic of a table filled with some delicious culinary treats. The photo of the lavish spread was accompanied by the caption, "After a long schedule a big meal is a much needed!!! (red heart emoji) (sic) ".

Backed by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the story of the sequel has been penned by Luv Ranjan. The details regarding the plot of the drama have been kept under wraps for now.

"Cocktail 2" is being made under the direction of Homi Adajania.

Being preoccupied with the "Cocktail 2" shoot, Rashmika missed the trailer launch event for the forthcoming horror comedy "Thamma", co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana.

Although she did share a heartfelt video message for all those present.

The 'Pushpa' actress was heard saying, "Hi guys, I am so sorry that I couldn't be at the trailer launch. I am shooting for 'Cocktail 2' in Sicily right now, but I really really hope that you liked the Thamma trailer and the brand new Maddok horror comedy."

Sharing what makes her character Tadaka in "Thamma" special, the 'Animal' actress added, "Tadaka is such an important and strong character, and I had the honor and the privilege of playing her. I absolutely loved playing her part on screen. I can't wait for all of you to watch Thamma in the theatre this Diwali."

The movie features Ayushmann as Alok, Rashmika as Tadaka, Nawazuddin as Yakshasan, Paresh as Ram Bajaj Goyal, and Sathyaraj as Elvis Karim Prabhakar, along with others."Thamma" is slated for a theatrical release on October 21, during Diwali this year. Rashmika Mandanna reveals what her heart craves after a long schedule | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 30, 2025

Raashii Khanna shares the quality of Farhan Akhtar that she admires the most

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Raashii Khanna, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘120 Bahadur’, has heaped praise on her co-actor, Farhan Akhtar. The actress said that more than the actor in Farhan, he admires the person he is.

The two attended the teaser launch of the film in the Lower Parel area of Mumbai on Tuesday, and spoke with the media. The event turned out to be a powerful celebration of mutual admiration, artistic synergy, and shared purpose. bringing a genuine sense of admiration and ease to the event.

Sharing her experience of working with Farhan, the actress said, “So when we came together on this film, I have to thank Farhan sir first, because he broke the ice. I’m a little awkward, but sir was very nice. Like my parents have always taught me, if you want to know about a person, then you should see how he treats people around him. And I think he treats everyone with equal respect, no matter who they are. That’s a quality that I have not seen in a lot of people”.

She further mentioned, “That’s why I cherish him more as a human being. Of course, I love him as an actor and a director, but I think I really, really like him as a person. He is very, very inspiring, very, very disciplined. And I think now everyone knows that if I say anything, I genuinely mean it. I genuinely mean this, that the experience has been incredible, and I really hope I get more opportunities like this to work with him”.

Farhan Akhtar, reflecting on Raashii’s role in the film, didn’t hold back in his praise, as he said, “It’s an absolute pleasure, Raashii, working with you. She says that this story found her, I believe it could actually be the other way around. I feel that paths find the people who are best suited to play them”.

“And we couldn’t have done better than get Raashii to do this role. She’s incredible in the film. Whatever you have seen is just a teaser there is a lot more to come”, he added.Produced by Excel Entertainment, ‘120 Bahadur’ is set to release on November 21, 2025. Raashii Khanna shares the quality of Farhan Akhtar that she admires the most | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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Jackie Shroff shares how he became a part of ‘Tanvi: The Great’

Mumbai: Actors Anupam Kher, Shubhangi Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and Karan Tacker at the trailer launch event of the film ‘Tanvi The Great’ in Mumbai on Monday, June 30, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Bollywood’s Bhidu, actor Jackie Shroff will be soon seen in the upcoming film ‘Tanvi: The Great’, directed by veteran actor Anupam Kher. Jackie, whose charm spreads across the combined canvas of social media and cinema, has shared how he became a part of the film.

During the recently held trailer launch, Jackie Shroff delved into the film and shared insights about working alongside Anupam Kher. In addition to this, he also shared an anecdote, revealing how he became an addition to the film.

Mumbai: Actors Anupam Kher, Shubhangi Dutt, and Karan Tacker at the trailer launch event of the film ‘Tanvi The Great’ in Mumbai on Monday, June 30, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

The actor shared that he was drawn into the film by a song, which Anupam played during their call to discuss the film.

Talking about the same, Jackie Shroff shared, "I thank Anupam Kher for casting me in this film. I was teary-eyed when he first called me and played a song. Usually, I don't cry in front of anyone, but after hearing the song, my eyes were filled with tears. It's an honour to be on this stage with such a fantastic cast”.

He further mentioned, “Anupam Kher handled everything brilliantly, and I got to learn a lot during the film. He taught me several nuances while filming, so if there's anybody who wishes to learn acting, they can learn from Anupam Kher. He's a beautiful actor and director, and has made an absolutely brilliant film. It's total soul-cleansing”.

In ‘Tanvi: The Great’, Jackie will be seen playing the role of Brigadier Joshi, alongside an impressive cast including Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Karan Tacker, Iain Glen, Pallavi Joshi and Arvind Swamy.

The film was recently screened at the New York Indian Film Festival, and the premiere was also attended by Hollywood legend Robert De Niro. Directed by Anupam Kher, the film is slated to release in theatres on July 18. Jackie Shroff shares how he became a part of ‘Tanvi: The Great’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → August 04, 2025