Hyderabad: There is a lot of buzz around Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's latest release Pushpa 2: The Rule. From the stellar performances of the lead cast to the intense action sequences, the highlight jathraa scene, and the catchy songs, the film has got everyone talking. One of the most talked-about aspects is the highly energetic song Peelings, which was the last to be shot and released ahead of the film hit big screens on December 5. As the title suggests, the song is all about feelings. In the context of the film, it appears at a moment when Rashmika, playing Srivalli, embraces her desires with confidence, hence the title. In a recent interview, the actor shared how dancing for the song, which had a slightly sensual tone, was not an easy task.
When asked about her experience rehearsing for the song and stepping out of her comfort zone, Rashmika revealed that the song was filmed just a few days before the film's release, and they wrapped it up in four to five days. "It came as a surprise because the moment I saw the rehearsal video, I thought, 'What on earth is going on? What is happening?'" she said, laughing. She went on to explain that for most of the song, she was dancing atop Allu Arjun, which made it even more challenging.
The actor also opened up about a childhood phobia she had: being lifted by someone. "I wasn't very comfortable with people lifting me, and here I am, in a song where I'm only being lifted," she confessed. Rashmika admitted she had doubts about how she would manage it, but shared that once she makes up her mind, she fully surrenders to the director and her co-actor. "I read the energy and deliver accordingly. I think a kind of shift happened in me," she said. She credited Allu Arjun and director Sukumar for helping her overcome her childhood phobia and go beyond her limitations.