O Mysaa Re: Rashmika Mandanna channels pain and rage in first Mysaa song

Actor Rashmika Mandanna has unveiled O Mysaa Re, the first single from director Rawindra Pulle’s period action drama Mysaa. Released by the makers on Monday, the song presents her Gond character through themes of pain, rage, courage and awakening.The film is set in tribal territories and places Rashmika at the centre of an emotionally and physically demanding story. Mysaa, which also stars Eshwari Rao, Guru Somasundaram and Rao Ramesh, will be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam on November 27.Sharing the song on X, Rashmika wrote, “O Mysaa Re!! A war cry! A scream of pain and rage! An awakening!! All yours now!”O Mysaa Re has been composed by Jakes Bejoy and sung by Sindhuja Srinivasan. The track uses thunderous beats and maintains its tempo and energy throughout. According to the makers, lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja presents Mysaa as Eeshi and Aishi, symbolising divine feminine power and the female form of Lord Shiva. The lyrics celebrate womanhood, courage and the spirit of women preparing for battle.Brinda Master has choreographed the song. Its video shows a large group of dancers performing against a rugged forest backdrop, with Rashmika delivering a spirited performance.Rashmika takes on a demanding role Mysaa is described as an emotive period action drama set in the culturally rich world of the Gond tribes. Rashmika plays a Gond woman in what the makers have called one of her most intense and emotional roles.The teaser shows her character fighting through mud, taking on men, walking through a waterfall and diving underwater. In one sequence, she battles opponents with a sickle while submerged.Her character also reflects on the difficult journey she has endured. “I am tired, I have stopped, I have lost,” she says, before deciding to confront the challenges around her.The makers had earlier described Rashmika as appearing in a “completely transformative and never-seen-before avatar”. Another character in the teaser calls her “the bloody weapon who decides the war”. They have also described the protagonist as “resilient by nature, fearless by choice” and “unbreakable by spirit”.Mysaa marks Rawindra Pulle’s directorial debut. He has co-written the screenplay with Rajkumar Kandamudi. The supporting cast also includes Rahul Ravindran, Samuthirakani, Shiva Kandukuri, Karthik Ranjini, Tarak Ponnappa and Nidhi Singh.It is scheduled to reach theatres in five languages on November 27.- Ends