Rashmika Mandanna Actress – Movies and TV shows – Selective Ranks

In 2016, Rashmika Mandanna  made her acting debut with the Kannada film “Kirik Party,” which emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Her portrayal of Saanvi earned praise from Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India, who lauded her as the epitome of a college pin-up girl. This performance also led to her winning the SIMA Award for Best Debut Actress. The following year, Rashmika Mandanna  appeared in two more Kannada films, “Anjani Putra” and “Chamak,” both of which were commercial successes. While her role in “Anjani Putra” received some criticism, her performance in “Chamak” was hailed as a revelation.

In 2019, Rashmika Mandanna  returned to Kannada cinema with the film “Yajamana,” opposite Darshan, which was a commercial hit. She also starred in the Telugu film “Dear Comrade,” where she portrayed the role of a cricketer. To prepare for this role, Rashmika underwent five months of rigorous physical training. Despite receiving criticism for the age gap between her and the male lead in “Yajamana,” Rashmika Mandanna  performance earned her the SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Critics) in Telugu. However, “Dear Comrade” did not replicate the success of her previous films and marked her first commercial failure, also sparking controversy over a kissing scene.

In 2021, Rashmika Mandanna starred in several films across different languages. She faced criticism for her role in “Pogaru” for perpetuating stereotypes that demean women. However, her debut in Tamil cinema with “Sulthan” was commercially successful, although some critics felt she was sidelined in the film. Rashmika Mandanna  gained widespread recognition for her role in “Pushpa: The Rise,” starring Allu Arjun, where she played a strong, independent woman. Despite criticisms of her character’s brown-facing, Rashmika’s performance was praised for bringing the required bubbliness and innocence to the role. Her highest-grossing film to date was the controversial Hindi action film “Animal” opposite Ranbir Kapoor, where despite mixed reviews, she delivered a commendable performance in a challenging role.