‘Ranabaali’, ‘Cocktail 2’, ‘Pushpa 3': Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming releases across Telugu cinema and Bollywood

Over the past few years, Rashmika Mandanna has been part of several high-profile projects across Telugu and Hindi cinema. Her upcoming lineup reflects a mix of genres including period dramas, action franchises, romantic films, and large-scale productions. These projects also bring together notable co-stars and filmmakers, indicating a diverse set of roles and collaborations in the next phase of her career.

‘Mysaa’ is a Telugu-language action drama that places Rashmika Mandanna in a central role within a rural and tribal backdrop. She plays a Gond woman, a character rooted in a specific cultural setting and narrative context. The film is designed around her character’s journey, focusing on themes linked to identity and conflict. The project is positioned as a performance-driven film within the action drama space. 'Mysaa’ is scheduled for a theatrical release on 20 March 2026.

Set in the 18th century, ‘Ranabaali’ is a period film featuring Rashmika Mandanna alongside Vijay Deverakonda, who plays the titular character. The storyline follows a figure from Rayalaseema involved in resistance against colonial forces. Rashmika appears as Jayamma, his wife, placing her within the personal and emotional arc of the narrative while the film unfolds against a historical backdrop. ‘Ranabaali’ is expected to release on 11 September 2026.

‘Pushpa 3: The Rampage’ continues the established franchise led by Allu Arjun, who returns as Pushpa. Rashmika Mandanna reprises her role as Srivalli, maintaining continuity from the earlier films. The project builds on the existing storyline and characters, with a focus on expanding the narrative established in the previous instalments of the ‘Pushpa’ series. The movie is currently slated for a 2027 release.

Directed by Homi Adajania, ‘Cocktail 2’ is a Hindi romantic comedy featuring Rashmika Mandanna alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. The film is structured around interpersonal relationships and explores a contemporary love story. It follows the tone and genre conventions associated with urban romantic comedies in Bollywood. ‘Cocktail 2’ is scheduled to release in theatres on 19 June 2026.

‘AA22xA6’ is a Telugu-language project directed by Atlee and features Rashmika Mandanna reuniting with Allu Arjun. The film is described as a science fiction narrative involving a central character portrayed as a divine warrior. The storyline incorporates elements of fantasy and action within a large-scale cinematic framework. The movie is expected to release on 20 November 2026.

‘Animal Park’ serves as a sequel to the film ‘Animal’ and is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The project stars Ranbir Kapoor in dual roles, forming the central conflict of the story. Rashmika Mandanna returns as Geetanjali, continuing her role from the earlier film, with the narrative expected to further develop the existing characters and storyline. The project is expected to go on floors in 2027, with a tentative release timeline post-2027.