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Pink Villa
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who faced communication issues as child, family opposition to acting; linked up with costar and is now among highest-paid celebs
This actor is one of the most sought-after celebrities nowadays and is considered a lucky mascot for many projects. Her last movie was a mega blockbuster and created a frenzy among fans. She has collaborated with some of the leading actors and directors in the block while her relationship status is a topic of much curiosity among everyone. Did you guess who we are speaking about? Yes, it's Rashmika Mandanna. Who is Rashmika Mandanna? Riding at the forefront of pan-Indian success, Rashmika Mandanna is one of the leading heroines who has conquered fame across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi cinema. She was born to a Kodavu family in April 1996 in Karnataka. Her father owns a coffee estate in her hometown, while Rashmika's mother is a happy homemaker. The starlet also has a younger sister, Shiman, for whom she's always been more of a maternal figure. The actress attended a boarding school in Gonikoppal and thereafter completed her graduation from M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Bengaluru. Rashmika's childhood and growing up Well, Rashmika hailed from a middle-class family and witnessed financial struggles while growing up. She had once even revealed how her parents found it difficult, at times, to pay rent and how challenging it was for them to make ends meet. In fact, Rashmika even highlighted how she could not ask her parents to buy her a toy since it would be difficult for them to manage their bare necessities. Moreover, during her schooling, Rashmika faced communication issues and was frequently misunderstood, which made it difficult for her to interact with her peers. All in all, these experiences helped shape her to a great extent. How a beauty pageant led to Rashmika's foray into films During her undergraduate days, Rashmika Mandanna was awarded the Clean & Care Fresh Face Award as a part of the beauty pageant she participated in. She was conferred this award by Akshay Kumar, and as a reward, she was made the face of the brand for the year. This move led to her being recognised far and wide, which is when Rishab Shetty offered him the movie Kirik Party in 2015. While Rashmika initially refused to do it, she later became comfortable in front of the camera, and this film ultimately became her debut movie. The film became one of the highest-grossing Kannada films, and the starlet won her first SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actress that year. Fame and beyond, post Geetha Govindam Gradually, she went on to secure film offers one after the other, each of which was quite successful at the box office. In 2018, she paired up opposite Vijay Deverakonda in Geetha Govindam, which was a raging hit within no time. This was followed by several more hit movies, including Dear Comrade with Vijay again, Sarileru Neekevaru with Mahesh Babu, Bheeshma with Nithiin, and others. Global recognition with Pushpa Well, Rashmika Mandanna did once mention that if her debut film had not worked out, she had plans of returning to her hometown and taking over her father's business. In fact, her parents were not entirely agreeable to the idea that she would act in films and become an actor. They had strongly opposed it for a long time before Rashmika ultimately became successful in her work. The year 2021 saw the diva achieve a breakthrough in stardom with Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise. Her portrayal as the shy, yet charismatic and docile Srivalli gained attention across the country, and she was hailed as the national crush. The same year, she starred in Sita Ramam, co-starring Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur, a project that gave her moderate success. Bollywood debut, massive success with Animal In 2022, Rashmika made her Bollywood debut with GoodBye, alongside Amitabh Bachchan. This was a low hit at the box office, which is when she delivered her next movie, Mission Majnu, with Siddharth Malhotra. Finally, in 2023, the diva was roped in by Sandeep Reddy Vanga for the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal. Despite its controversial themes, the film was a massive success at the box office, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2023. Rashmika Mandanna's link-up rumors with Vijay Deverakonda Beyond her professional front, for the longest time, Rashmika Mandanna has been romantically linked to her co-star Vijay Deverakonda. The duo who have starred in a few films together are said to be in a serious relationship. However, while none of them have ever directly confirmed the same, their appearances together and even pictures shared from the same backgrounds continue to fuel rumors even now. Rashmika Mandanna's work front Coming to her work front, from 2024-25, audiences saw a very different side of Rashmika Mandanna as she went on to bag one massive project after another opposite leading stars across the industry. These include reprising her role as Srivalli in Pushpa 2 with Allu Arjun, Chhaava with Vicky Kaushal, and Sikander with Salman Khan. All of these were high-grossers at the box office. Her last film was Kuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna. She next has Rahul Ravindran's The Girlfriend along with Thaama co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Chief Minister lays foundation for development projects in Erode district
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for new infrastructure projects worth ₹159.53 crore during a government function held near the Vijayamangalam toll gate in Perundurai, Erode district. A major highlight of the announcements was the establishment of a common effluent treatment plant (CETP) at the Perundurai SIPCOT Industrial Park, at an estimated cost of ₹136.76 crore. The project, to be executed by the Department of Industries, Investment Promotion, and Commerce, will use Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology and have a capacity to treat 2,000 kilolitres of effluents per day. The plant will be designed, built, operated, and maintained by a private contractor. In the water resource sector, the Lower Bhavani Dam or the Bhavanisagar Dam located in Sathyamangalam taluk will be renovated and upgraded by the Water Resources Department at an estimated cost of ₹19.89 crore. Other projects announced include, creation of rainwater harvesting and irrigation infrastructure in the Thalavadi Hills region, implemented by the Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department, at a cost of ₹1.77 crore and construction of two agricultural storage warehouses and six grain drying yards by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, with an estimated budget of ₹1.10 crore. Officials said the projects aim to boost industrial sustainability, enhance water management, and support rural agricultural infrastructure.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Centac invites online application for non-NEET UG courses in Puducherry
The Centralised Admission Committee has invited applications from candidates of the Union Territory for admission to Non-NEET UG courses, including (Hons), Agriculture and Horticulture, and A.H, (Nursing), B.P.T, paramedical courses, B. Pharm, B.A.L.L.B (5 years), Diploma in paramedical courses, and UG Arts, Science and Commerce courses (B.A, B.B.A & B.C.A) in Puducherry region colleges for the academic year 2025-26. The information brochure for Centac admission was released by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy at a function held in his office. The candidates can submit their applications online through till May 31. Other State candidates can also apply for both non-NEET professional UG and UG Arts, Science and Commerce courses they are eligible under Other State Quota/All India Quota, a government release here said. There are around 6,257 seats for UG non-NEET professional courses and 4,320 seats for UG Arts, Science and Commerce programmes. However, the number of seats are subject to change depending on various affiliating conditions for the academic year 2025-26. For further details, candidates can refer to the information brochure uploaded on Centac website —
