Harshaali Malhotra, who captured hearts worldwide as Munni in Salman Khan’s 2015 blockbuster ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, is set to make her highly anticipated return to the big screen nearly ten years later. The young actress is preparing for a major debut in South cinema, reportedly joining the cast of ‘Akhanda 2’, the sequel to the massive Telugu hit, starring superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Sreenu. She confirmed her comenback with an emotional social media post.
Harshaali Malhotra as Munni
Harshaali shot to fame in 2015 when she played Munni, the mute Pakistani girl cared for by Salman Khan’s character in Kabir Khan’s blockbuster ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’. Her expressive eyes, innocence, and emotional depth touched audiences worldwide.
Harshaali Malhotra’s new venture
Now, Harshaali is ready to introduce herself in a whole new light, not as Munni, but as a rising performer taking her first big step into South cinema. She will appear in ‘Akhanda 2’, the highly anticipated sequel to Akhanda, directed by Boyapati Sreenu and starring Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna. This film marks both her Telugu debut and her long-awaited return to the big screen.
Harshali Malhotra’s big announcement
The child actress recently confirmed her comeback with an emotional Instagram post, “Munni was not just a character; she was a feeling, a memory, a heartbeat… something that stayed with you, and with me. After all these years, I’ve held on to your love, patiently, silently, and with a heart full of gratitude. While you were remembering Munni, I was preparing, learning, growing, and becoming. So that one day, when I return, I return not just as that little girl, but as someone ready to feel everything again on screen, with you.“
Excitement for ‘Akhanda 2’
The anticipation for ‘Akhanda 2’ is already soaring. The makers recently launched their first single, ‘The Thaandavam,’ at a grand event in Mumbai attended by Balakrishna. With music by S. Thaman, the film is produced by Ram Achanta and Gopichand Achanta, and presented by M. Tejaswini Nandamuri.At the launch, Harshaali was seen standing gracefully beside Balakrishna, impressing fans who were amazed by how beautifully she has grown. Social media quickly filled with warm compliments.
