Actress Rashmika Mandanna speaks out on kindness after social media backlash
Hyderabad: Actress Rashmika Mandanna has recently voiced her concern over the lack of kindness in today’s world. This statement follows a viral video of her and fellow actor Vijay Deverakonda, which sparked criticism on social media. Rashmika Mandanna took to her personal social media handles to highlight the importance of kindness, writing, βKindness is so underrated these days. I choose kindness and everything that comes with it. Letβs all be kind to each other.β
Along with her message, Rashmika Mandanna shared a photo of herself wearing a T-shirt with the word ‘KINDFUL’ written on it, further highlighting her belief in spreading kindness. The post quickly gained attention online.
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The viral video of the two actors, taken as they exited a gym, sparked debate among fans. Vijay Deverakonda, dressed in a brown T-shirt and orange shorts, was seen entering the car, while Rashmika Mandanna, who had recently injured her leg during a gym workout, was seen using a walker to climb down the stairs. Viewers pointed out that Vijay Deverakonda did not assist her, a situation that led to widespread criticism.
Rashmika Mandanna had shared earlier that she sustained a leg injury while performing an advanced workout. She posted images of her bandaged leg on social media, apologizing to her directors for any potential delays in her upcoming projects. Despite the injury, she humorously described her recovery as “hop mode,” joking that she would now be doing “highly advanced bunny hop workouts” until she fully recovers.
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A video of Tollywood actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna is going viral on social media. The much talked couple were papped while exiting a gym. The Liger actor is seen⦠pic.twitter.com/F8j8l01r7W
β Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) February 5, 2025
The actress assured fans and colleagues that she would return to work soon, including on her upcoming films Thama, Sikandar, and Kubera.
Currently, Rashmika Mandanna is promoting the upcoming film Chhaava, which stars her alongside Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film is a historical action drama based on the life of Maratha king Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. It is scheduled for release on February 14, 2025.
Rashmika Mandanna, born on April 5, 1996, is an actress known for her work in Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil films. She has won several awards, including four SIIMA Awards and a Filmfare Award South. Rashmika made her acting debut in 2016 with Kirik Party and rose to fame with successful films like Geetha Govindam (2018), Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), Sulthan (2021), and Pushpa: The Rise (2021). She is also featured in Forbes India’s “30 Under 30” list for 2024. In addition to acting, Rashmika Mandanna is the ambassador for several brands and products.
Earlier, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda were also spotted dining together in Mumbai, with a fan capturing the moment. Rashmika later shared a picture of herself enjoying a meal.
