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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I cry for my off days': Rashmika Mandanna opens up; regrets missing younger sister Shiman's childhood
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Rashmika Mandanna may be one of Indian cinema 's brightest stars today, but in a recent emotional interview with Nod Magazine, the actress revealed a side of her life far from the glitz and glamour. 'I cry for my off days,' she admitted during the interview. Rashmika further opened up about the emotional cost of her rising stardom, mainly the pain of missing out on her younger sister Shiman's childhood. 'She's 13 now. And in the last eight years, since I started working, I haven't seen her grow up.' That ache, she said, never goes away. 'I haven't gone home in one and a half years" It's not just family that Rashmika feels disconnected from. Her relentless work schedule has also kept her away from her roots and friendships. 'I haven't gone home in one and a half years,' she revealed. 'Earlier, my friends would at least include me in the plans. Now, they don't even do that.' Rashmika Mandanna revealed' For her, holidays aren't relaxing breaks—they're bittersweet reminders of everything she's missing out on. Rashmika Mandanna Admits She'd Date Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' Character | Trolls Slam Her as 'Bimbo' Not choosing between dreams and loved ones - 'I will work twice as hard, but..." Despite the hardships, Rashmika remains determined not to choose between her career and her personal life. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Successful Way of Intraday Trading is "Market Profile" TradeWise Learn More Undo Citing her mother's advice about how one world often comes at the cost of another, Rashmika said firmly, 'I will work twice as hard, but I'll make both of them work. That's an everyday battle.' What's next for Rashmika Mandanna? Up next, Rashmika stars in 'Kingdom' alongside Vijay Deverakonda, a high-octane Telugu spy drama set to release on July 31, 2025. She also headlines the Bollywood horror-comedy 'Thama' with Ayushmann Khurrana, expected to release this October—marking her most ambitious Hindi film yet. Meanwhile, Rashmika was last seen in the Salman Khan starrer 'Sikandar' and the Dhanush starrer 'Kuberaa'.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Thama' teaser update: Rashmika Mandanna's biggest Hindi film to launch promo with ‘War 2'
Rashmika Mandanna is all set to appear in her biggest Hindi film titled 'Thama.' To create excitement, the teaser of the film will be launched along with the much-awaited movie 'War 2.' Rashmika will be seen opposite Ayushmann Khurrana in this film. Come, let's see the full details. About Rashmika Mandanna Rashmika Mandanna is one of the most popular actresses in India. She is giving back-to-back hit films in different languages like Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. Because of her strong acting and charming screen presence, she is gaining fame across the country. Her fans are always excited to see what project she will take up next. The 'Thama' teaser is attached to the much-awaited action film Rashmika's next big project in Bollywood is a film titled 'Thama.' According to the reports in 123telugu, this is her biggest Hindi film so far. The movie is being made on a large scale, and the makers have planned a special way to launch the film's teaser. Instead of releasing it separately, they have decided to attach the teaser of 'Thama' to the much-awaited action film 'War 2.' About the films 'War 2' is a high-budget Bollywood action film starring Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan . Since this movie is expected to do extremely well at the box office and attract a huge audience, releasing the Thama teaser with it will give Rashmika's film wide exposure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 넥센타이어4짝교체비용이 5천원!?차종,규격,인치 NO상관! 5천원에 교체가능! 넥센타이어 렌탈 더 알아보기 Undo This is seen as a smart marketing strategy and move by the makers of the film to build early hype for 'Thama' and get more people interested in the film to watch. In 'Thama,' Ayushmann Khurrana plays the male lead opposite Rashmika. Their pairing has also created buzz among fans. People are now eager to see Rashmika's look, performance, and role in the film. As the teaser launch gets closer, expectations are high, and fans are waiting to see a glimpse of what the film has to offer to the audience.
Pink Villa
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Dinesh Vijan to launch Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's Thama Teaser with War 2
In the post-Covid world, Dinesh Vijan established his horror comedy universe with films like Bhediya, Munjya, and Stree 2. Come Diwali 2025, and the audience will get to witness the next chapter of the universe in the form of Thama led by Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna with Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in key roles. According to sources close to the development, Dinesh Vijan is all set to unleash the world of Thama with a teaser during the Independence Day 2025 weekend. A source shares, 'Dinesh Vijan is in talks with exhibitors all across the country to showcase the teaser of Thama with the Hrithik Roshan and NTR -led War 2 during the Independence Day 2025 weekend. The exhibitors have agreed in principle, and are excited to showcase the next tentpole film of the universe with an action-packed saga like War 2.' The source further informs that Maddock's idea is to sample the teaser to a large cinema-going audience, and reconfirm their Diwali 2025 date. 'Thama is arriving on Diwali 2025, and the makers are looking to directly communicate their asset to a large cinema-going audience, who are expected to step out to watch War on the big screen. The Thama teaser will be hard-attached to the prints of Param Sundari, which arrives a couple of weeks after War 2,' the source informs. Insiders reveal that the Thama teaser will blow-away everyone's mind, as it introduces the audience to a different world. 'It's among the first vampire films of Hindi Cinema with A-List star-cast, and much like all films from the universe of Maddock, this one too merge thrills and chills with comedy,' the source concludes. Apart from the strong ensemble, Thama also has an extended cameo from Varun Dhawan as Bhediya, as director Aditya Satpodar and team are looking to explore the Vampire v/s Werewolf conflict in the future films of the universe. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ayushmann Khurrana shares family moments from Switzerland vacation with Tahira and kids
Ayushmann Khurrana is vacationing in Gstaad, Switzerland, with his wife Tahira Kashyap and their children. Tahira shared family moments from scenic hikes and lakeside fun. Ayushmann is preparing for the October 2025 release of Thama and filming a spy comedy with Sara Ali Khan. Ayushmann Khurrana is taking some time off in the picturesque town of Gstaad, Switzerland, with his wife Tahira Kashyap and their children, Varushka and Virajveer. Recently, Tahira shared a series of photos on Instagram that offer a glimpse into their peaceful vacation. The images beautifully showcase their family enjoying nature, from scenic hikes and tranquil lakes to tender moments together, perfectly capturing the calm and joy of their Swiss retreat. Couple's Stylish Moments and Playful Fun Tahira recently shared glimpses of her family vacation in Switzerland on Instagram, featuring moments with Ayushmann and their children. One photo captures the couple standing beneath a lush tree, with Tahira dressed in a vibrant orange top and beige pants, while Ayushmann sports a casual black zip-up and matching trousers. Bringing some fun to the post, the actor embraced the popular Labubu trend by carrying the quirky figurine. In a touching video, Tahira is seen blowing on a dandelion to make a wish, and another clip shows Ayushmann tenderly checking on her during a hike—a gesture she fondly noted as him always looking out for them. She captioned, 'He always checks on us". Kids' Adventure In another pic, their kids, Varushka and Virajveer, were seen walking along a beautiful 5-hour trail. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo After the long hike, Tahira was photographed stepping into a calm lake, showing the peaceful and lovely end to their journey. Ayushmann's Upcoming Projects On the work front, Ayushmann Khurrana is gearing up for the release of 'Thama', a romantic horror comedy that is part of the Maddock Horror Universe, expected to hit theaters in October 2025. Meanwhile, he is also busy shooting a yet-to-be-titled spy comedy with Sara Ali Khan , which is being produced by Karan Johar and directed by Aakash Kaushik.
Mint
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Actors ditch urban-centric films for mass-market genres after Covid
Actors primarily known for upmarket, slice-of-life urban-centric films are making a clear shift towards mass-market genres to appeal to a broader audience base as the movie business struggles to reclaim its pre-covid glory. While Rajkummar Rao will be seen in a gangster role in Maalik, slated for release in July, Ayushmann Khurrana will feature in horror comedy Thama, a genre that is the flavour of the season after successes like Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Both the actors are known for small-town comedies and films with social messaging such as Bala, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, Srikanth and Badhaai Do. Trade experts say the actors have realised post-covid that there is a need to improve footfalls in single screen cinemas and small towns and reach out to wider audiences as multiplex viewers are over-saturated with entertainment options, particularly those on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5. 'There is a realisation among younger actors that they really need to work towards attracting footfalls in single screen cinemas, which is why so many of them are now gravitating towards massy directors or subjects,' film producer Shariq Patel said. The younger generation of actors has, so far, not really managed to do the kind of 'heroic' or larger-than-life roles that lead stars in the 1990s did, a void that has been filled by southern stars with commercial entertainers, he added. Many of the Hindi actors made their debut in the 2010s playing mostly boy-next-door roles when slice-of-life comedies and urban films had begun to make money thanks to a growing multiplex base. 'On the other hand, if you see southern stars like Yash (in KGF) or Allu Arjun (in Pushpa), they are all fighting the system and telling rags-to-riches kind of tales that work well,' Patel pointed out. Some entertainment industry experts also point out that it is always interesting for actors to keep exploring new roles, as it is more satisfying from a creative point of view and allows the audience to witness a wider range of their talent. 'Sometimes, such choices are driven by box-office performance, but in most cases, actors take them up to expand their audience base and for creative fulfilment. A new avatar often generates curiosity and becomes a talking point. Once the look or the freshness of the genre starts trending, it adds to the buzz and contributes to a stronger opening for the film,' Vipul Shah - chairman and managing director, Sunshine Pictures Ltd, a film and OTT production house, said. To be sure, actors such as Rao and Khurrana, among others, are also learning from their past failures. Both have seen niche, experimental films like Bheed ( ₹ 2.03 crore), An Action Hero ( ₹ 10.89 crore), HIT- The First Case ( ₹ 9.29 crore) and Anek ( ₹ 8.15 crore), all released post-covid, underperform at the box office. While Rao's recent horror comedy Stree 2 did cross the ₹ 600-crore mark, trade experts say it has more to do with the genre, proof that actors should target subjects that speak to wider, and not segmented audiences. 'Post covid-19, serious stocktaking has become imperative in the industry as audience tastes have evolved due to extensive exposure to international content. Makers are now steering clear of formulaic films because they no longer work. What works are nuanced human stories that are universal and yet rooted in local culture,' film producer Anand Pandit said.
