Rashmika Mandanna has reportedly bagged 'Animal', Ranbir Kapoor's next Hindi movie. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film was supposed to feature Parineeti Chopra as the female lead. The 'Bheeshma' actress is rumoured to have been drafted in for the heroine's role after Parineeti walked out of the project.

There is a rumour that the 'Pushpa: The Rise' actress is left with just one option. She can do either 'Animal' or Thalapathy Vijay's 66th movie but not both. And the 'Sarileru Neekevvaru' beauty picked the former probably because she liked the role more. Also, Rashmika is a growing name in the Hindi film industry. Acting opposite Ranbir will add weight to her filmography. 'Mission Majnu' and 'Goodbye' are her first two Hindi projects.

Giving up Vijay's movie, which she didn't bag officially by the way, is a big decision if true.

Rashmika has also reportedly allocated many dates for the second part of 'Pushpa'. Starring Allu Arjun as the hero, the Sukumar directorial will go on the floors next month.