Rashmika Mandanna, the national heartthrob, set the internet ablaze with her sensational performance at the IPL 2023 opening ceremony. The actress delivered a stunning rendition of several songs, including 'Srivalli,' 'Saami Saami,' and 'Naatu Naatu.' However, it was her electrifying performance of 'Naatu Naatu' that compelled the two cricket luminaries, Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar, to groove to the beat.
Irfan Pathan even compared the performance to Rashmika's previous ones.
Irfan Pathan shared a video on his social media platform that featured two notable cricket personalities dancing to the Naatu Naatu song. While doing so, he drew a comparison between their dance and Rashmika's performance at the opening ceremony. He quickly wrote down the caption, "Who did it better ;) we @gavaskarsunilofficial or @rashmika_mandanna #dance #legend."
On this post, Rashmika commented, "Definitely @gavaskarsunilofficial sir!! ".
At recent live events, Rashmika has been wowing the audience with her impressive performances. Her repertoire includes popular songs like 'Ranjithame', 'Naatu Naatu', and 'Saami Saami'. During the opening ceremony of IPL 2023, Rashmika delivered a mesmerizing performance of the Oscar-winning song 'Naatu Naatu', marking the first time the song has been performed live since its win at the Oscars. Her charm and talent captivated the hearts of the audience, leaving them spellbound.
On the work front, the actress is set to appear in 'Animal', co-starring Ranbir Kapoor, and 'Pushpa: The Rule', alongside Allu Arjun.