Rashmika Mandanna opens up on impact of 'The Girlfriend', shares secret to balancing Hindi and Telugu films, addresses marriage plans with Vijay Deverakonda

Rashmika Mandanna has risen to become one of the top saleable stars in the film industry. She made her mark in the movie industry by being a talented actress across Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films. Besides being a salable actress, Rashmika fared great on the personal front with her engagement to Vijay Deverakonda and developing self-awareness and maturity and how to pick up projects. Rashmika’s 'The Girlfriend' has been one of the most memorable films of her career in 2025. In a recent interview, she opened up about her professional and personal life. When director Rahul Ravindran pitched 'The Girlfriend' to her, Mandanna instantly felt a connection with the film. Bhooma was not just a character but looked at struggles, conflicts, and emotions that she could easily relate to. She described working on the film as a “big long overdue hug” to her younger self, a story that she felt needed to be told in this time and age. Focusing on the issues of emotional toxicity and self-regard in relationships, 'The Girlfriend' has grown to become a movement in itself today, especially among women who feel a sense of connection with the film.Add quote Walking the fine line in Hindi and Telugu films, Mandanna has no illusions. She doesn't segregate the film industries; she believes in giving each of her films the same attention, grit, and gratefulness. Based out of either Mumbai or Hyderabad, she feels the urge to be available, if not on set, and, more crucially, to give her best to a movie, the project, and the people around her. Perhaps not having a particular image, she is more interested in breaking stereotypes, switching between roles, and growing. This transiting across industries has given her pan-Indian stardom while staying true to herself.About her personal life especially the much speculated marriage in the near future, Rashmika remains tight-lipped. Though a lot of talk is doing rounds among her followers, she categorically mentions that there are things which should not be said out in the open. For now, the actress is working on upgrading her skills and broadening her horizons, thankful about what she has achieved till now and showing a lot of pride and confidence in her self-made success.