Rashmika Mandanna wins Telangana Best Actress Award for ‘The Girlfriend’ following wedding to Vijay Deverakonda

Actor Rashmika Mandanna is currently enjoying one of the happiest phases of her life after tying the knot with actor Vijay Deverakonda. The much-talked-about wedding took place on February 26 in Udaipur in the presence of close family and friends. The couple, confirmed by the media, were no doubt delighted by their fans when they made their union official. With a grand reception in Hyderabad, the newlyweds joined their fans and other admirers to celebrate. Through the social media they captured the behind-the-scenes celebration and celebrity fans offered their salutations. It has been one of the most popular pairings in recent celebrity unions.

Telangana honour adds to the happiness

Amid the wedding celebrations, Rashmika received another reason to celebrate. The Government of Telangana recently announced the Gaddar Awards for 2025, and Rashmika Mandanna has been selected as Best Actress for her performance in 'The Girlfriend.' The award announcement coming just days after her marriage has made the moment even more special. 'The Girlfriend' director Rahul Ravindran announced Rashmika Mandanna's achievement on his Instagram story. In reply "Rahulaaaaa! I can't believe ittt!!" was Rashmika Mandanna’s response as she rejoiced at this new accomplishment, signaling her ever-securing presence in the industry.

From Kannada debut to pan-Indian star

Despite having established herself as a leading actress in the Kannada film industry, Rashmika has also appeared to Telugu cinema fans. Her acting alongside leading actors Mahesh Babu and Allu Arjun helped establish her to the audience once again. The great box office achievements of 'Pushpa: The Rise' and 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' sealed her reputation as a leading actress in the country. Rashmika is fully known and has become a leading actress in the Tamil and Hindi movie industries, too, where the 'Animal' movie was one of the first steps of her successful career in Bollywood.

Rashmika's sweet reply to young fans

Amid the celebrations and award news, Rashmika also warmed hearts with her reaction to young fans who sent her wedding wishes. Responding to a video shared by children, she wrote, “You cutieeeesss!! Thank you for your wishes. When you come to Hyderabad please tell Murma to inform us… you should definitely come home! And I can’t wait to see the adorable gifts you’ve packed for us.” The message quickly went viral, with fans praising her affectionate and friendly nature. Having a successful career, a lovely new personal life, and the best state award, Rashmika Mandanna is really going through an excellent time.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”