Rashmika Mandanna is a famous Indian actress who mainly appears in Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films.
She gained immense popularity after her debut in the 2016 Kannada film Kirik Party, which became a huge commercial success.
Known for her versatility, Rashmika has since starred in various film genres from romantic comedies to intense dramas, cementing her place as one of the top actresses of South Indian cinema.
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- Full name: Rashmika Mandanna
- Date of birth: April 5, 1996
- Age: 28 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Virajpet, Kodagu, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- Parents: Madan Mandanna (father), Suman Mandanna (mother)
- Siblings: Seaman Mandana (sister)
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: Hinduism
- Ethnicity: Kurgi
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Rashmika Mandanna, 28 years old, was born on April 5, 1996 in Virajpet Town, Kodagu District, Karnataka State, India.
She was raised in a middle-class family by her parents Madan and Suman Mandanna and has a younger sister named Shiman.
Rashmika completed her education in Coorg and then moved to Mysore for further studies. She studied at Mysore College of Commerce and Arts.
Later, she pursued BA in Psychology, Journalism and English Literature from MS Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bangalore.
personal life
Rashmika met actor Rakshit Shetty on the sets of “Kirik Party” and got engaged to him in July 2017.
However, the couple called off their engagement in September 2018, citing compatibility issues.
Since then, Rashmika has kept her personal life private, avoiding major public scandals or relationship rumors.
Profession
Rashmika Mandanna started her acting career with the 2016 Kannada film Kirik Party, which was a huge success and established her as a promising newcomer. She went on to do successful films like Anjani Putra (2017) and Chamak (2017).
She made her Telugu debut with Chalo in 2018, but her fame soared with her role in Geetha Govindam (2018) opposite Vijay Deverakonda. The film was a huge hit and was one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year.
In 2019, Rashmika took on more challenging roles, such as in Dear Comrade, where she played a cricketer battling sexism, although the film received mixed reviews .
She continues to grow her career with films like Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) and Bheeshma (2020). Her performance as Srivalli in Pushpa: Rising (2021) was a milestone in her career, earning her national recognition and critical acclaim.
Rashmika made her Bollywood debut in 2022 with Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Goodbye. This marked her foray into the Hindi film industry, and she has since gone on to star in films like Mission Majnu (2023) and Animal (2023), further expanding her presence in the Indian film industry.
Awards
- South Indian International Film Awards (SIIMA): Best Actress “Kirik Party”
- Southern Filmfare Awards: Best Actress for Geetha Govindam
- Zee Cine Awards Telugu: Most Popular Actress Geetha Govindam
- IIFA Utsavam: Sarileru Neekevvaru Best Performance
- Indian National Smash (2020), produced by Google
net worth
Rashmika Mandanna’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
Her wealth comes from her successful acting career, which includes a salary of Rs 4-5 crore per film and lucrative brand endorsements.
dispute
Rashmika has faced several controversies in her career. One of the first major incidents occurred in 2019, when a collage of her childhood photos went viral, leading to her being attacked online.
The offensive post labeled her in a derogatory way, which led her to speak out against cyberbullying.
In January 2020, Rashmika’s income tax department raided a house in Kodagu for alleged tax evasion.
While the raid attracted widespread media attention, no substantive findings were reported, and Rashmika maintained her innocence throughout the investigation.
Most recently, in 2023, Rashmika was involved in a cybercrime incident when an AI-generated deepfake video surfaced online.
The video, which doctored footage of unrelated influencers, caused an uproar. Rashmika publicly condemned the incident and many celebrities rallied to support her during her ordeal.
social media
- Instagram: @rashmika_mandanna
- Twitter: @iamRashmika
film chronology
- Kilik Party(2016)
- Anjani Putra(2017)
- Charlo(2018)
- Geetha Govindan(2018)
- Devada(2018)
- Dear Comrade(2019)
- Sarilelu Nekwaru(2020)
- Bhishma(2020)
- Pushpa: Rise(2021)
- Goodbye(2022)
- Mission Majnu(2023)
- Animals(2023)
