Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna Profile

• Nick Names: Rosh, Nonu, Moni, Roshlu
• Age: 30 years (as of 2026)
• Marriage Date: 2026-02-26
• Father: Madan Mandanna
• Mother: Suman Mandanna
• Sibling: Shiman Mandanna
• Known For: Kirik Party, Geetha Govindam, Dear Comrade, Pushpa, Sita Ramam, Animal

IMDb lists Rashmika’s birth date as April 5, 1996, her birthplace as Kodagu, Karnataka, and her height as 1.59 metres. It also lists her nicknames as Rosh, Nonu, Moni and Roshlu. IMDb

Biography

Rashmika Mandanna is one of India’s prominent contemporary actresses and is widely recognized for her work across Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi cinema. Born on April 5, 1996, in Virajpet, Kodagu, Karnataka, she grew up in a Kodava family and later built a successful career that took her from Kannada cinema to the pan-Indian film industry.

Rashmika completed her schooling at Coorg Public School in Karnataka before moving to Bengaluru for higher education. She studied Psychology, Journalism and English Literature at M. S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce. During her college years, she became interested in modelling and participated in beauty and fashion events.

Her modelling career helped her gain recognition, and she won the Clean & Clear Times Fresh Face title in 2014. This became an important stepping stone toward her acting career. According to IMDb, she made her acting debut with the Kannada film Kirik Party in 2016 opposite Rakshit Shetty. The movie became a major success and established her as a promising young actress. IMDb

Rashmika subsequently expanded her career into Telugu cinema. Films such as Chalo, Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade helped increase her popularity. Her performance in Geetha Govindam particularly contributed to her growing fan base across South India.

One of the biggest milestones in her career came with Pushpa: The Rise, in which she played Srivalli opposite Allu Arjun. The success of the film helped transform her into a pan-India star. She subsequently appeared in Hindi films, including Goodbye alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Mission Majnu with Sidharth Malhotra. She also starred in Animal, further increasing her visibility among Hindi-speaking audiences. IMDb

Rashmika has developed a reputation for working across multiple Indian languages rather than limiting herself to a single film industry. She has also become one of the most recognizable faces in Indian advertising and fashion, with a substantial social-media following.

In 2026, Rashmika married actor Vijay Deverakonda. IMDb currently lists Vijay Deverakonda as her spouse from February 26, 2026. Recent reports have also described the couple discussing their long-private relationship and their transition from co-stars and friends to life partners. IMDb

Her career continues to expand into major pan-Indian projects. Among her notable upcoming work is a biographical film in which she is set to portray legendary Carnatic vocalist M. S. Subbulakshmi. The Times of India

From a model and beauty-pageant winner to a leading pan-Indian actress, Rashmika Mandanna’s journey reflects the growing reach of Indian cinema across regional languages and national audiences.

Unknown Facts About Rashmika Mandanna

• Rashmika was born in Virajpet in Karnataka’s Kodagu district.
• Her date of birth is April 5, 1996.
• She has Kodava roots.
• She studied at Coorg Public School.
• She pursued higher education in Bengaluru.
• She studied Psychology, Journalism and English Literature.
• She won the Clean & Clear Times Fresh Face title in 2014.
• She also won the La French Bangalore Times Fresh Face title in 2015.
• Her acting debut was in the Kannada film Kirik Party.
• Kirik Party was released in 2016.
• She became particularly popular through Telugu films.
• Geetha Govindam was one of the major films that increased her popularity.
• She played Srivalli in Pushpa: The Rise.
• She has worked in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films.
• She made her Tamil-film debut with Sulthan.
• Goodbye marked an important step in her Hindi-film career.
• She appeared alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Goodbye.
• She starred in Animal alongside Ranbir Kapoor.
• Her nicknames include Rosh, Nonu, Moni and Roshlu. IMDb
• She has been referred to as the “National Crush of India” by fans and media.
• She has spoken publicly about criticism of her accent and experiences working across different languages. The Times of India
• She is set to portray legendary singer M. S. Subbulakshmi in an upcoming biopic. The Times of India

Rashmika Mandanna Career

• Debut Film: Kirik Party (2016)
• First Major Telugu Success: Geetha Govindam
• Popular Films: Dear Comrade, Pushpa: The Rise, Sita Ramam, Goodbye, Mission Majnu, Animal
• Languages Worked In: Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi
• Industry: Indian Cinema
• Years Active: 2016–present

Rashmika Mandanna Family

• Father: Madan Mandanna
• Mother: Suman Mandanna
• Sibling: Shiman Mandanna
• Husband: Vijay Deverakonda

IMDb lists Madan Mandanna and Suman Mandanna as Rashmika’s parents and Shiman Mandanna as her sibling. IMDb

Rashmika Mandanna Net Worth

Rashmika Mandanna’s exact net worth has not been officially disclosed. Some entertainment websites estimate her wealth at approximately ₹45–55 crore, based on her film remuneration, endorsements, brand partnerships, investments and other professional activities. This should be treated as an unverified media estimate, not an officially confirmed figure.