Rashmika Mandanna wins Best Actress at Telangana Gaddar Awards 2025; emotional moment with mother-in-law Madhavi Deverakonda

The Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025, held on March 19, 2026, marked a deeply personal milestone for South Indian superstar Rashmika Mandanna. Fresh off her fairytale wedding to Vijay Deverakonda in Udaipur on February 26, the actress made a stunning appearance at the ceremony to accept the Best Actress award for her powerhouse performance in The Girlfriend. Accompanied by her mother-in-law, Madhavi Deverakonda, Rashmika delivered an emotional acceptance speech addressing her journey from being trolled to being honored by the state. Dressed in a traditional ivory silk saree and sporting her newlywed glow, the "National Crush" captivated the audience by officially introducing herself as the "daughter-in-law of Telangana."As per a report by ANI, the ‘Chhaava’ actress became very emotional when she came on stage to accept her award. She said, “First they trolled my performance, and now the state has given me this award. I've come a long way.” Her mother-in-law also became emotional during the speech, which made the moment even more beautiful. Interestingly, it was Rashmika Mandanna’s first public appearance after her wedding. She attended with her mother-in-law, Madhavi Deverakonda. In a video shared by Pinkvilla, the two can be seen sharing a sweet bond. In the video, they were captured exiting the event. Additionally, the video also captures the director of ‘The Girlfriend’, Rahul Ravindran. The actress finds him on her way out, excitedly hugs him, and they later pose for pictures. A fan shared heartfelt emojis in the comments. Rashmika Mandanna shared an emotional message after receiving a Telangana state award, calling it a very special moment in her life. She said she once looked at state award winners as superstars and never imagined reaching that stage herself. The actress expressed pride, happiness, and satisfaction, saying she has come a long way in her journey. Rashmika expressed her gratitude to the Telangana audience and her team, describing the recognition as a lovely way to begin the year. Rashmika Mandanna wore a simple ivory silk saree. Her look was neat and traditional. She wore a mangalsutra, sindoor, and gajra, showing her newlywed style. She kept her makeup very light and wore gold jhumkas and bangles.Rashmika Mandanna played the role of Bhooma in ‘The Girlfriend,’ a college student who ends up in a toxic relationship. The night also saw other winners. Naga Chaitanya won Best Actor for Thandel. Kamal Haasan received a special honour, and Saailu Kampati won Best Director for Raju Weds Rambai.