Rashmika Mandanna: From Small-Town Girl to Movie Star

Rashmika was born and raised in the southern state of Karnataka in India.

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Before venturing into acting, she worked as a model and appeared in numerous TV commercials.

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Rashmika made her acting debut in the Kannada film industry with the film Kirik Party in 2016.

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She was named as one of the top south Indian actresses in 2018 by the Great Indian Telugu Academy.

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Rashmika won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada for her performance in the film Geetha Govindam.

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She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has performed in several stage shows.

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Rashmika is also an avid animal lover and owns several pet dogs.

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She is fluent in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and English.

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Rashmika has over 6 million followers on Instagram and is known for her charming personality and fashion sense.

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Despite her success, Rashmika remains grounded and is known for her humility and down-to-earth nature.

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