RASHMIKA MANDANNA BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, MOVIES

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Rashmika Mandanna is an Indian actress and one of the most popular stars in South Indian and Hindi cinema. Born on 5 April 1996 in Virajpet, Karnataka, she is known for her charming screen presence and blockbuster films.

Early Life

Rashmika Mandanna was born on 5 April 1996 in Virajpet, Kodagu district, Karnataka. She studied psychology, journalism and English literature, and began her career as a model before entering films.

Personal Life

Rashmika married actor Vijay Deverakonda, her Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019) co-star, in a private ceremony in Udaipur on 26 February 2026, following a private engagement in Hyderabad in October 2025.

Career and Breakthrough

Mandanna made her acting debut with the Kannada blockbuster Kirik Party (2016). She rose to fame in Telugu cinema with Geetha Govindam (2018) and Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), and became a pan-India star with the Pushpa franchise (2021, 2024). She made her Hindi film debut with Goodbye (2022) and starred in the blockbuster Animal (2023) and Chhaava (2025).

2025 was the biggest year of her career: Chhaava, co-starring Vicky Kaushal, became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year, and she followed it with Sikandar opposite Salman Khan, Kuberaa with Dhanush and Nagarjuna, the Diwali hit Thamma, and the critically acclaimed solo lead The Girlfriend — five releases in eleven months that led MensXP to brand her the 'Star of 2025'.

Popular Movies

• Kirik Party (2016)
• Geetha Govindam (2018)
• Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020)
• Pushpa: The Rise (2021)
• Animal (2023)
• Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)
• Chhaava (2025)
• Sikandar (2025)
• Kuberaa (2025)
• Thamma (2025)
• The Girlfriend (2025)
• Cocktail 2 (19 June 2026)

Awards and Achievements

Rashmika Mandanna has won SIIMA Awards and other South Indian film honours. She is consistently ranked among the most popular and highest-paid actresses in Indian cinema.

Upcoming Projects

She co-stars with her husband Vijay Deverakonda in the period drama Ranabaali (releasing 16 October 2026) and headlines the horror-comedy Mysaa (releasing 27 November 2026). She will also play M.S. Subbulakshmi in the biopic 'M.S – A Legacy On Screen', launched in Chennai on 16 September 2026.

FAQs

What is the age of Rashmika Mandanna?
Rashmika Mandanna was born on 5 April 1996. As of 2026, she is 30 years old.

What are the most popular movies of Rashmika Mandanna?
Her most popular movies include Pushpa: The Rise, Pushpa 2, Animal, Geetha Govindam and Chhaava.