Rashmika Mandanna, a celebrated Indian actress and model, predominantly features in Telugu and Kannada films. Her remarkable success has earned her the title of “Karnataka Crush” within the Indian media and Kannada film industry. This comprehensive biography delves into her life, career, and achievements.

Wiki/Biography

Rashmika Mandanna was born on Friday, April 5, 1996 (age 28 as of 2024), in Virajpet (Virajapete), Kodagu, Karnataka. Her astrological sign is Aries. She completed her schooling at Kodagu’s Coorg Public School (COPS) and pursued pre-university studies at the Mysore Institute of Commerce and Arts. Following this, she graduated in Psychology, Journalism, and English Literature from Bengaluru’s MS Ramaiah College of Arts, Science & Commerce. While a college student, she won the Clean & Clear Fresh Face 2014 contest, launching her into the modeling world.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Family & Boyfriend

Rashmika is the daughter of Madan Mandanna and Suman Mandanna. She has a younger sister, Shiman Mandanna. She met actor Rakshit Shetty during the filming of “Kirik Party,” leading to their engagement on July 3, 2017. However, they mutually ended their engagement in September 2018. Reports also suggest a relationship with film director Chiranjiv Makwana. In August 2022, rumors linked her romantically with Vijay Deverakonda.

Career

Rashmika’s career began in 2014 as a model, winning the Clean & Clear Fresh Face of India contest and becoming their brand ambassador. She also won Lamode Bangalore’s top model hunt. Her modeling success led to her acting debut in 2016 with the Kannada film “Kirik Party,” which was a massive hit. She followed this with successful films like “Anjani Putra” and “Chamak.”

In 2018, she made her Telugu debut with “Chalo” and achieved significant success with “Geetha Govindam,” a major box office hit. She then starred in “Devadas,” solidifying her position as a leading Telugu actress. Her Tamil film debut came in 2020 with “Sultan”.

Controversies

In November 2019, Rashmika was targeted by online trolls. In January 2020, the Income Tax Department conducted a raid on her house, though she wasn’t present at the time.

Net Worth

As of 2023, her estimated net worth is approximately Rs 28 crore.

Favourites

• Food: Dosa
• Actors: Ian McKellen, Shah Rukh Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Ranveer Singh, Channing Tatum
• Actresses: Sridevi, Emma Watson
• Musicians: Justin Bieber, Shakira

Facts/Trivia

• Hobbies include traveling and gymming.
• Has an “Irreplaceable” tattoo.
• A large following on Instagram (over 3.2 million followers).
• Named one of Bangalore Times’ “30 Most Desirable Women of 2017.”
• Part of Tollywood’s Rs. 100 crore club.
• One of the highest-paid actresses in Telugu and Kannada cinema.
• Google recognized her as the “National Crush of India” in 2020.
• Openly discussed the pressures of the acting profession, including the need for hairless arms.
• In 2023, she was the victim of a deepfake video incident.
• Appointed National Ambassador for Promoting Cyber Safety by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2024.

Awards and Recognitions