Rashmika Mandanna revealed that she wasn't confident in playing 'Srivalli' in the 'Pushpa' franchise initially. She said, "I was doubting myself...whether I'd be able to portray this character. And someone said, 'If they're casting you in the film, the director knows what he expects of you...don't doubt his creative vision'." She added, "That [advice]...got me back to solid ground."