✨ Meet Rashmika Mandanna – The ‘National Crush of India’ & South-to-Bollywood Star ✨

📅 Born: April 5, 1996 in Virajpet, Karnataka, India
🎓 Education: Studied Psychology, Journalism, and English Literature at M. S. Ramaiah College, Bengaluru
🎬 Debut: Won the Clean & Clear Fresh Face contest (2014) → Film debut in Kirik Party (2016, Kannada)

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Breakthrough & Rise in Cinema

🌟 Shot to instant fame with Kirik Party, one of the highest-grossing Kannada films of 2016.
🌟 Became a household name with hits like Geetha Govindam (2018, Telugu) and Dear Comrade (2019) opposite Vijay Deverakonda.
🌟 Bollywood debut with Goodbye (2022) alongside Amitabh Bachchan.
🌟 Achieved pan-India recognition with Pushpa: The Rise (2021) where her song Saami Saami went viral worldwide.

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Signature Roles & Achievements

Film / Project Role Highlight

Kirik Party (2016) Saanvi Debut, blockbuster success
Geetha Govindam (2018) Geetha Established as Telugu star heroine
Dear Comrade (2019) Lilly Critically acclaimed performance
Pushpa: The Rise (2021) Srivalli Nationwide fame (Srivalli song became a rage)
Goodbye (2022) Tara Bhalla Bollywood debut with Amitabh Bachchan
Animal (2023) Geetanjali Paired with Ranbir Kapoor, huge box-office hit


🏆 Recipient of SIIMA Awards and Filmfare South Awards.
🏆 Crowned as “National Crush of India” by Google in 2020.

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Resilience, Identity & Influence

💬 Known for her candidness and relatability, Rashmika shares personal struggles with trolling and body shaming, emphasizing self-love.
💬 A strong advocate for mental health and positivity, inspiring millions of young fans.
💬 Enjoys massive fan following with Instagram reach over 45 million followers.

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Why She Shines

🌸 Pan-India Appeal – From Kannada to Telugu to Hindi, seamlessly transitions across industries.
🌸 Dance & Screen Presence – Songs like Srivalli and Saami Saami turned her into a cultural icon.
🌸 Authenticity – Down-to-earth charm and relatability make her one of the most adored stars.
🌸 Versatile Star – Equally strong in bubbly rom-coms and intense dramas.

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