Sidharth Malhotra And Rashmika Mandanna Announce New Film Mission Majnu. See First Look Poster

New Delhi:

Sidharth Malhotra, on Wednesday, introduced his new movie Mission Majnu, which can even star Telugu actress Rashmika Mandanna within the lead position, marking her debut in Bollywood. Sidharth will play the position of a RAW agent within the movie, directed by Shantanu Bagchi and co-produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Amar Butala and Garima Mehta. Announcing their movie, Sidharth Malhotra and Rashmika Mandanna additionally shared the primary look poster of Mission Majnu. Set within the Seventies and “inspired by real events,” the movie follows the story of India’s “deadliest covert operation undertaken by its intelligence agency behind enemy lines” i.e. in Pakistan. Shooting for Mission Majnu will begin in February.

See the primary look poster of Mission Majnu right here:

The deadliest covert operation undertaken by our intelligence company behind enemy strains !
Presenting the primary look of #MissionMajnupic.twitter.com/gYtLkWJKVA

— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) December 23, 2020

Announcing her debut within the Hindi cinema, Rashmika Mandanna tweeted: “Well guys, here’s news for you! I’m super glad and excited to be a part of this! Here’s to a new journey!”

Inspired by actual occasions, the story of India’s most daring RAW mission inside Pakistan! #MissionMajnu@SidMalhotra@RonnieScrewvala@amarbutala#GarimaMehta@RSVPMovies@GBAMedia_Off#ShantanuBagchi@aseem_arora@Sumit_Batheja#ParveezShaikh@pashanjalpic.twitter.com/AgvSWCIz5i

— Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) December 23, 2020

In an announcement, the actress, who is thought for her efficiency in movies like Sarileru Neekevvaru and Yajamana, stated: “I am super excited to start my journey in Hindi cinema and to reach out to newer audiences. I am grateful to the makers for offering me Mission Majnu which is written beautifully,” reported information company PTI.

Producer Ronnie Screwvala stated that Mission Majnu is an try and showcase the “sacrifices and efforts” of unsung heroes of our nation. “There are thousands of heroes who work behind the scenes to safeguard the interest of our country from other terror units and rogue nations. Their work often goes unnoticed and Mission Majnu is an attempt to bring their sacrifices and efforts to the forefront,” he was quoted as saying by PTI.

(With inputs from PTI)