Manchu Lakshmi as Rudrama Devi

                                                      

 Lakshmi Manchu’s ascendant is on the rise.  

After her stint in Hollywood and on television, she moved on to Bollywood. Now, it is learnt that Gunasekhar has roped her in for a project. According to the buzz in film circles, Gunasekhar has signed Lakshmi for his new venture, Rani Rudrama Devi. 

Earlier, Anushka was considered but the offer went to the Manchu girl. Lakshmi is also acting in Hindi film, The Department, as Sanjay Dutt’s partner. Meanwhile, Lakshmi is overseas and her Bollywood managers were successful in promoting the actress with various big brand productions houses. Her stint with Walt Disney’sAnaganaga O Dheerudu came in handy for her to prove her mettle.