You don’t earn a “national crush” as a random nickname by just going with the flow.
At the end of the year and the final red carpets, celebrities in various industries are doing their best, going above and beyond to create a look that has everyone hooked. However, Rashmika is not in this rat race. With easily one of the biggest films in her filmography just days away from release, the actor is touring the country meeting her fans, radiating exactly what made her such a rewarding sensation – her simplicity.
What’s fascinating about it, though, is the fact that it could very well be her subtle nod to a dress-up trend that’s swept celebs here and abroad. If you don’t give up on fashion jargon, just know that the way you dress is when you consciously choose your appearance to reflect an obvious theme – in the case of actors, it’s more often than not the role they’re playing. Does anyone remember Blake Lively turning into a bouquet of roses every time she stepped out before going out It ends with us (in which she played a florist named Lily Bloom)?
The dressing method may not be as aggressive and degrading when it comes to Rashmika, but one cannot help but draw a direct connection with how simple and rustic her character Srivali was dressed in the original. So, is Rashmika channeling her inner Srivali as she goes through the final stage of promotion? See for yourself.
Giving an ethnic twist to all her girl-next-door appeal, Rashmika opted for a lightweight silk maroon saree courtesy of Manish Malhotra. A great draping detail was the tassels that lined the pallu with ‘Pushpa’ and ‘Srivalli’ written on it. One big tick in the dressing method theory.
As she headed to Kochi, Rashmika did a bright and fun Raja Ramnik number. The open back blouse was the risque detail of this look. Method’s outfit made it pop with ‘Pushpa’ and ‘Shrivali’ embroidered on the bow.
On the last day of IFFI 2024, she went slimmer and a little bolder, opting for an all-over emerald saree by Amit Aggarwal paired with a sweetheart blouse that flaunted his signature cylindrical wire. Drop earrings and a jeweled cuff tied the look together.
Finally, her pit stop in Mumbai saw her turn her attention to a contemporary aesthetic. A matte black latex saree with an off-the-shoulder bralette-style blouse with a pink lining was elevated by a neatly pleated pallu detail – refreshing.
Pushpa 2: Rulestarring Allu Arjun will release on December 5.
