Rashmika Mandanna got involved in a controversy due to the allegations against her of refusing to attend a film festival in Bengaluru and ignoring Kannada language. However, a source close to Rashmika has dismissed these claims and said that these reports are ‘completely false’.
A source close to Rashmika was quoted as saying, “This bears reference to certain news reports alleging that Rashmika refused to attend the Bengaluru film festival and made derogatory statements about it and the state. The said news reports are completely false and do not have any element of truth. The statements attributed to Rashmika Mandanna and the entire story about someone approaching Rashmika Mandanna and she refusing to attend the Bengaluru film festival are incorrect. This statement is being issued for placing the correct facts on record and for quelling any false narratives.”
Meanwhile, Rashmika is busy with her back to back releases. On the work front, she was recently seen in Chhaava with Vicky Kaushal and Akshaye Khanna. The movie has become a blockbuster and has now released in Telugu as well.
After the release and success of Chhaava, Rashmika penned a heartfelt note on Instagram. She wrote, “Maharani Yesubai. I am a better writer than a speaker, so here goes. I had watched the film called mimi and I loved the film so much that I wanted to invite Laxman sir for the screening of my film goodbye and so i messaged him and that’s when the journey began Cz sir immediately asked me if he could call me and we spoke and he was telling me he wanted to meet me for his next film.. and I thought he was just being nice, but the meeting actually did happen, and it made me so so so happy that it did happen.. I truly thank the universe for this.”
She added, “I didn’t know what the story was. I didn’t know why they came to me, I didn’t know how they even saw me as the maharani. I didn’t even know what was happening.. when i actually heard the narration i was confused, shocked but also so grateful, overwhelmed and so so so happy that I didnt know how to react because I didn’t know how we were going to achieve this. A girl from the south playing Maharani Yesubai.
That was something I never had on my radar.. never thought it was possible, and that’s why I love working with people who give us the hope to dream beyond boundaries.”
“And then the maharani came in all her glory. She is fierce – she is powerful – she is graceful – she is a true queen. Her love is the love I truly relate to – it’s so pure so divine and so respectful and so true that Maharaj and Maharani are always connected beyond just words,” she concluded.
Rashmika will next star in ‘Sikandar’ with Salman Khan. The movie will release on Eid this year.
