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Did you know Rashmika Mandanna almost got banned from Kannada film industry?

Rashmika Mandanna, a shining star in Indian cinema, faced the threat of a ban from her home industry, the Kannada film industry, despite her immense popularity. Her journey from a small-town dreamer to a sought-after actress took a tumultuous turn, sparking controversies that risked her career where it all began.

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Rashmika Mandanna, one of the brightest stars in Indian cinema currently, nearly faced a ban from her home industry, the Kannada film industry. Despite her soaring popularity, the actress found herself embroiled in controversy, risking her career in the place where her cinematic journey began.

Hailed from Karnataka’s Kodagu district, Rashmika dreamt of acting from a young age.

After her education, she ventured into modelling, catching the eye of director Rishab Shetty. He cast her in the blockbuster hit ‘Kirik Party’, marking her debut and cast alongside Rakshit Shetty.
Later, Rashmika’s career blossomed as she ventured into Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil cinema, delivering numerous box-office hits. However, her personal life grabbed headlines when she ended her engagement with co-actor Rakshit Shetty in September 2018 after a year when they got engaged in July 2017. Despite maintaining a friendly relationship, the breakup stirred controversy.

In 2022, during a promotional interview for her Hindi debut ‘Goodbye’, Rashmika faced criticism for not mentioning the production house, Paramvah Studios, co-founded by Rakshit Shetty. Kannada film industry fans accused her of being ingratitude towards the film which through her popularity soared in the early days of her career, fueling speculations of a ban.

Further controversy erupted when she mentioned not watching Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster film ‘Kantara’. Although Rashmika clarified, stating that she was asked the question just within 2-3 days of the release and she later watched and appreciated the film with the maker, who mutually responded to her with a “Thank you”.

These incidents sparked rumours of a ban from the Kannada film industry. However, no official statement was issued, and Rashmika’s films continued to fare well at the box office.

Rashmika Mandanna, last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’ starring alongside Ranbir Kapoor, despite mixed critics reviews was a blockbuster at the box office, and became one of the most successful movies of 2023.

She will be next seen in the highly anticipated pan-India film, Allu Arjun starrer, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. Stretching her versatility in Tamil cinema, she will be seen sharing the screen with Dhanush.
Additionally, she will also be featured in ‘Girlfriend’ playing the primary role in the film directed by Rahul Ravindran.