Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Rashmika Mandanna

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Rashmika Mandanna made an impact.

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

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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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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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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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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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.

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".

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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