Overview

• A photo released on August 6 shows Mandanna in a classic handloom saree with a commanding pose invoking a political figure.
• Observers and fans are speculating that the look signals her next role will be centered on political or leadership themes, although no official announcement has been made.
• A source told IANS that the persona is not just a style change but a hint at a bold new project announcement expected soon.
• Her confirmed slate includes The Girlfriend, launching September 5 under director Rahul Ravindran opposite Deekshith Shetty; Thama, which pairs her with Ayushmann Khurrana in a dark love story by Aditya Sarpotdar; and Mysaa, an emotional action-thriller set in the Gond community and directed by Rawindra Pulle.
• The strategic rollout of varied first-look teasers highlights her shift from romantic roles to more diverse, intense characters.