Ever since her debut back in 2016 with Kirik Party – a Kannada movie, Rashmika Mandanna’s career path has been marked by an uphill journey. Recently, she finds herself sharing frames with big name stars like Telugu cinema celebrities Mahesh Babu and Allu Arjun, and actors Vijay and Karthi in Tamil film. In Femina, speaking candidly in an interview to the magazine about the personal losses Rashmika encountered on her ascension to greater heights of film success.
She mentioned that the most difficult thing has been finding a balance between family time and career aspirations. “I don’t get to spend enough time with my family, and that has been the biggest compromise on my journey. Growing up, my mom always told me that professional and personal lives can’t coexist equally; sacrifices are necessary. Unfortunately, my path has required me to prioritize my career over family moments,” she said.
Despite physical distance, Rashmika still considers them an integral part of her support system, more so from her younger sister whom she misses dearly as she grows. “My little sister and I message each other almost every day; I miss her terribly. I always make it a point to call my mom, dad, and sister whenever possible. I know she is a smart girl, and she’ll grow up to be an amazing woman. I’ll always be proud of her,” she shared.
Recently, Rashmika received accolades for her performances in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 2023 film Animal, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, and Sukumar’s much-awaited Pushpa 2: The Rule, with Allu Arjun. Both of these performances were well-received by the critics, and she has further consolidated her position in the industry. She will be seen in Telugu films The Girlfriend and Kubera and in Hindi projects Chhaava, Sikandar, and Thama. Interestingly, Chhaava is set to hit the theatres on February 14.
