History of Rashmika Mandanna in Timeline

Rashmika Mandanna is a prominent Indian actress known for her work in Telugu and Hindi films. Recognized as one of South India's highest-paid actresses, she has received several awards, including four SIIMA Awards and a Filmfare Award South. She was also featured in Forbes India's 2024 '30 Under 30' list, highlighting her significant achievements and influence in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1971: Indo-Pakistani War

Rashmika Mandanna starred in the Hindi spy thriller "Mission Majnu", featuring her as a visually-impaired woman opposite Sidharth Malhotra as an Indian spy stationed in Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

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April 1996: Rashmika Mandanna's Birth

In April 1996, Rashmika Mandanna was born into a Kodava Hindu family in Virajpet, Karnataka, to Suman and Madan Mandanna.

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2014: Modelling Career

In 2014, Rashmika Mandanna started a brief modelling career.

2014: The Times of India's Fresh Face Award

In 2014, Rashmika Mandanna was awarded The Times of India's Clean & Clear Fresh Face, leading to her becoming a brand ambassador for Clean & Clear.

2015: Offered Debut in Kirik Party

In 2015, Rishab Shetty, after noticing her win a pageant, offered Rashmika Mandanna her debut in his Kannada romantic comedy "Kirik Party".

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2016: Acting Debut with Kirik Party

In 2016, Rashmika Mandanna made her acting debut with the Kannada romantic comedy "Kirik Party".

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2016: Kirik Party Release

In 2016, Rashmika Mandanna starred in "Kirik Party", which emerged as the year's highest-grossing Kannada film, and she won the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actress.

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2016: Bangalore Times' Most Desirable Women

In 2016, Rashmika Mandanna was placed at the 24th position in Bangalore Times' 25 Most Desirable Women.

July 2017: Engagement Announcement

On July 3, 2017, Rashmika Mandanna and Rakshit Shetty announced their engagement at a private party in her hometown, Virajpet. The two were co-stars in Kirik Party.

2017: Bangalore Times' Most Desirable Women

In 2017, Rashmika Mandanna appeared in the Bangalore Times' 30 Most Desirable Women.

2017: Commercial Success with Anjani Putra and Chamak

In 2017, Rashmika Mandanna gained further commercial success with the action film "Anjani Putra" and the romantic drama "Chamak".

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2017: Releases of Anjani Putra and Chamak

In 2017, Rashmika Mandanna's commercial success continued with the releases of the action film "Anjani Putra" and the romantic comedy "Chamak". For "Chamak", she received her first Best Actress nominations at the Filmfare Awards South and SIIMA.

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September 2018: Engagement Ended

In September 2018, Rashmika Mandanna and Rakshit Shetty ended their engagement, citing compatibility issues.

2018: Telugu Cinema Debut with Chalo

In 2018, Rashmika Mandanna expanded into Telugu cinema with the comedy drama "Chalo".

2018: Telugu Debut in Chalo and Geetha Govindam

In 2018, Rashmika Mandanna starred in the comedy drama "Chalo", marking her Telugu debut, and achieved her breakthrough with "Geetha Govindam", which earned her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Telugu.

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2019: Releases of Yajamana and Dear Comrade

In 2019, Rashmika Mandanna starred in "Yajamana" and reunited with Vijay Deverakonda for "Dear Comrade", a role which required intensive physical training. Both films won her Best Actress (Critics) awards at SIIMA in Kannada and Telugu, respectively.

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2020: Leading Lady in Sarileru Neekevvaru and Bheeshma

In 2020, Rashmika Mandanna starred as the leading lady in the action comedies "Sarileru Neekevvaru" and "Bheeshma".

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2020: Dating Rumors

In 2020, rumors began circulating about Rashmika Mandanna dating actor Vijay Deverakonda, although she never publicly addressed them at the time.

October 2021: Forbes India's Most Influential Stars on Instagram

In October 2021, Rashmika Mandanna was placed first in Forbes India's most influential stars on Instagram in South Cinema.

2021: Wider Recognition with Pushpa: The Rise

In 2021, Rashmika Mandanna gained wider recognition with the pan-India success of the Telugu action film "Pushpa: The Rise".

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2021: Releases of Pogaru and Sulthan

In 2021, Rashmika Mandanna starred in "Pogaru" and made her debut in Tamil cinema with "Sulthan", seeing it as an opportunity to establish herself across industries.

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2021: Release of Pushpa: The Rise

In 2021, Rashmika Mandanna's final appearance was in the successful Telugu action film "Pushpa: The Rise", for which she learned the Chittoor dialect of Telugu. She earned pan-India recognition, particularly for the song "Saami Saami".

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2022: Supporting Role in Sita Ramam

In 2022, Rashmika Mandanna played a supporting role in the period drama "Sita Ramam".

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November 2023: Deepfake Incident

In November 2023, a deepfake of Rashmika Mandanna was posted on the platform X, where her face was morphed onto a sexually suggestive Instagram video. She released a statement expressing her concern about the misuse of technology, receiving support from figures like Amitabh Bachchan.

December 2023: Police Investigation of Deepfake

In December 2023, Delhi Police communicated with Meta to obtain the URL ID associated with the account responsible for generating the deepfake video of Rashmika Mandanna, and filed a First information report in relation to the case.

2023: Lead in Varisu and Animal

In 2023, Rashmika Mandanna starred as the lead in the Tamil film "Varisu" and achieved her highest-grossing films with the action drama "Animal".

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2023: Release of Animal

In 2023, Rashmika Mandanna starred in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Animal" as Geetanjali, a devoted housewife. The film was controversial, but became the third highest-grossing Indian film of the year.

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2023: Brand Ambassador for Onitsuka Tiger

In 2023, Rashmika Mandanna was made the first Indian ambassador for Japanese fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger. She also became a "strategic partner" of American streaming service Crunchyroll and serves as both an ambassador and investor for Plum, a vegan beauty and personal care brand.

January 2024: Arrest in Deepfake Case and Appointment as Brand Ambassador

In January 2024, the creator of the Rashmika Mandanna deepfake was arrested and claimed he created the deepfake to gain followers on Instagram. Following the incident, Mandanna was appointed as the national brand ambassador of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.

August 2024: Most Followed South Indian Woman on Instagram

As of August 2024, Rashmika Mandanna is the most-followed South Indian woman on Instagram.

2024: Release of Pushpa 2: The Rule

In 2024, Rashmika Mandanna reprised her role as Srivalli in "Pushpa 2: The Rule", which became her highest-grosser and earned her a Best Actress (Telugu) award at SIIMA.

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2024: Pushpa 2: The Rule and SIIMA Award

In 2024, Rashmika Mandanna starred in "Pushpa 2: The Rule", for which she earned the SIIMA Award for Best Actress.

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2024: Forbes India's "30 Under 30"

In 2024, Rashmika Mandanna was featured in Forbes India's list of "30 Under 30".

January 2025: Leg Injury Delays Filming

In January 2025, the filming for Sikandar, Kuberaa, and Thamma was delayed because Rashmika Mandanna sustained a leg injury at the gym.

October 2025: Engagement to Vijay Deverakonda

In October 2025, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda became engaged.

2025: Releases of Chhaava and Sikandar

In 2025, Rashmika Mandanna had releases in "Chhaava", where she portrayed Maharani Yesubai Bhonsale, and "Sikandar" opposite Salman Khan. However, she received negative reviews for Sikandar.

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