Rashmika Mandanna is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Kannada films. She was born on April 5, 1996, in Virajpet, a town in Karnataka, India. Rashmika’s father, M.A. Mandanna, is a businessman, and her mother, Suman Mandanna, is a homemaker. She has a younger sister, Shiman Mandanna.
Rashmika completed her schooling at Coorg Public School in Karnataka and pursued her pre-university course at Mysore Institute of Commerce and Arts. Later, she obtained a degree in Psychology, Journalism, and English Literature from Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Bangalore.
Rashmika started her career as a model and made her acting debut with the Kannada film Kirik Party in 2016, which became a blockbuster hit at the box office. Her portrayal of the character Saanvi Joseph in the film received critical acclaim and won her the Best Debut Actress award at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA).
After the success of Kirik Party, Rashmika acted in several Kannada films such as Anjani Putra, Chamak, and Chamak. She made her Telugu debut with the romantic drama Chalo in 2018, which also became a commercial success. She then appeared in Geetha Govindam opposite Vijay Devarakonda, which was a massive hit and established her as one of the leading actresses in Telugu cinema. Her performance in the film received critical acclaim, and she won the Best Actress award at the Zee Cine Awards Telugu.
In 2019, Rashmika appeared in two Telugu films, Dear Comrade and Sarileru Neekevvaru. Dear Comrade, a romantic drama, received mixed reviews, but Rashmika’s performance was appreciated. In Sarileru Neekevvaru, a commercial entertainer, she played the female lead alongside Mahesh Babu. The film was a massive commercial success, and her performance was well-received.
In 2020, Rashmika appeared in the Kannada film Pogaru, which became a blockbuster hit at the box office. She then appeared in the Telugu film Bheeshma, a romantic comedy, which was also a commercial success. In the same year, she made her Tamil debut with the film Sultan opposite Karthi.
Rashmika has several upcoming projects in different languages. She will be seen in the Telugu films Pushpa and Aadavaallu Meeku Johaarlu and the Hindi film Mission Majnu, opposite Sidharth Malhotra.
Apart from her acting career, Rashmika is also known for her philanthropic work. She has been associated with several NGOs and charitable organizations and has been actively involved in spreading awareness about various social issues. She was appointed as the brand ambassador for Clean and Clear in 2018 and for Vivo S1 in 2019.
In conclusion, Rashmika Mandanna is a talented actress who has made a mark in the South Indian film industry with her exceptional acting skills. She has also been actively involved in social work, making her a role model for many young people. Her upcoming projects are highly anticipated, and her fans can’t wait to see her on the big screen again.
