Rashmika to showcase batting skills

Lilly is the character name of pretty actress Rashmika Mandanna who is playing the female lead role in 'Dear Comrade.' With April5 happened to be her birthday, the makers released the first look of Rashmika in their sports-centric movie.

With a cricket bat in her hand, Rashmika looks serious. She will be seen as a sports woman and it is learnt that she took training to hone her batting skills.

Also the makers have announced the first song launch on April 8. Justin Prabhakaran is composing music for the film.'Dear Comrade' is a college backdrop drama with student politics and has Vijay Deverakonda in the male lead role.

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers banner, the film is slated for release on May 31.

Rashmika proved her acting skills with films like 'Geeta Govindam' to gain a foothold in the industry. With her sport-centric role, the actress set to move a few notches up.