Rashmika Mandanna reflects on her successful run in recent films like ‘Chhava,’ ‘Pushpa 2,’ and ‘Animal,’ expressing gratitude for audience support. Acknowledging the fleeting nature of success, she emphasizes staying grounded with family and friends’ support.
reflects on the road so far. “I’m immensely grateful for everything these past eight years have brought into my life. As I step into my ninth year, my hope is to continue growing both as an actor and as a person by embracing new experiences and constantly learning along the way. Looking back, the journey hasn’t always been easy, but it has been incredibly fulfilling.
There’s still so much I want to explore and achieve, and I truly believe the path ahead is filled with opportunities for growth, discovery, and new experiences. I’m excited to keep moving forward and see where it takes me,” the 29-year-old adds. She mentions, “Acting was never part of some grand plan.
I never imagined I’d become an actor one day but I did, and I’m so thankful that life unfolded the way it did. I genuinely wouldn’t have it any other way.”
‘There are days when certain things I read don’t feel great’
With popularity, she’s also faced scrutiny, particularly for her performances in
Animaland
Sikandar. However, she has discovered the importance of discerning between constructive feedback and negativity. “Over the years, I’ve definitely learned to differentiate between noise and constructive criticism especially when it comes to my craft. Of course, there are days when certain things I read don’t feel great.
I’m human, and it does affect me at times. But then there are also days when I feel incredibly grateful for the people in my life who lift me up, remind me of how far I’ve come, and see the go-getter in me. Like I’ve said before, none of this was ever part of a plan. I never imagined I’d be here, doing what I love.
So to have reached this point maybe I am doing something right. And that thought, along with the support I receive, is what keeps me going,” she elaborates, adding, “Constructive feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope to keep learning, evolving, and becoming better with every step. Growth, after all, should never stop.”
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‘I rely a lot on instinct’
Her project choices continue to be instinctive. “I’ve always been someone who goes after things that truly align with me, whether it’s choosing a film script or making any other important decision in life.
I rely a lot on instinct, and if something feels right in my heart, that’s usually the path I end up taking. That core approach hasn’t really changed over the years.
What has evolved, though, is the understanding of what kind of impact I want to create through my work. With experience, the lens through which I evaluate opportunities has become sharper, but the foundation of staying true to myself has always remained the same and that’s how it’ll always be.”While rumours of her reuniting with Vijay Deverakonda have already made headlines, she chooses to not comment when asked about it.
