Rashmika Mandanna has finally addressed the continuing rumor that she has been banned from the Kannada cinema industry. The actress, who’s currently promoting her latest Bollywood movie Thamma, has dismissed all of the gossip as unfounded. This makes it clear that not all the pieces people hear online is true.
Rashmika Mandanna Addresses Rumors About Kannada Cinema Ban
In an interview with Good News Kannada (via India Today), Rashmika was asked about her reference to the Kannada film industry and director Rishab Shetty, who introduced her to the world of cinema with Kirik Party in 2016.
Speaking of Kantara: Chapter 1, which was helmed by Rishab Shetty, she said, “I didn’t see the film in the primary 2–3 days since its release. I didn’t see it right then, but I recently watched it and even texted the team. They even replied with a ‘Thanks’ response too.’” This response made it clear that the actress is on cordial terms with the filmmaker.
Following her response, Rashmika stated that individuals often form judgments without knowing the entire reality. She also shared that not all the pieces in someone’s life should be intended for the web. The Chhaava star further mentioned that the world doesn’t at all times know what goes on behind closed doors and that she doesn’t share her private conversations or messages on the web.
The actress also added that, although she encourages comments about her work, she ignores remarks on her personal life. When directly questioned whether she had been banned from the Kannada industry, Rashmika smiled and said there was no truth to the rumors. She clarified, “To date, I actually have not been banned. So, yeah.”
What’s Next For Rashmika Mandanna?
Born and raised in Karnataka, Rashmika Mandanna began her profession in Sandalwood with the film Kirik Party, which catapulted her to overnight fame. She then went on to make a splash in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi movies, becoming certainly one of the leading actresses in India today.
Up next, Rashmika will probably be seen in Thamma, a romantic horror comedy alongside Ayushmann Khurrana. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film is an element of Maddock Movies’ Horror Comedy Universe. It also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal, Sathyaraj, and Faisal Malik, with special cameos by Varun Dhawan, Nora Fatehi, and Malaika Arora. The film will probably be released in theaters this Diwali. She can even be seen in The Girlfriend, which releases on November 7, 2025.
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