Actress Rashmika Mandanna is working on her next film, Dear Comrade. She is playing the role of a cricketer in the film. Talking about preparing for the role, she said: “Never in my life had I held a bat and ball. And all of a sudden I have to be a pro. From the training, I have learnt so much– there’s so much hand, leg and head co-ordination. Now I know how hard the game is. My respect to the women’s cricket team. Somehow, it’s easier for guys, but for women, holding the bat and running around is quite a challenge. I bow to them.”

The film has Vijay Deverakonda in the lead role and is directed by Bharat Kamma.