Kannada Fans Troll Rashmika for Ignoring Kannada Industry After National Stardom
February 15, 2025: Bengaluru/Hyderabad: Rashmika Mandanna, who rose to fame through Kannada cinema, has found herself at the center of a fresh controversy. During the promotional event for her upcoming film Chhaava, Rashmika referred to herself as a Hyderabadi, sparking criticism from Kannada fans.
🎤 Rashmika’s statement that triggered backlash:
“I am from Hyderabad. I came from there alone, and I think I am a part of your family now.”
This remark did not sit well with fans from Karnataka, who accused the actress of forgetting her roots. Many pointed out that Rashmika hails from Kodagu, Karnataka, and started her career in Kannada films before shifting focus to Telugu and Hindi industries.
📌 Social Media Backlash
✔ Kannada fans questioned her allegiance, asking when she became a Hyderabadi.
✔ Many accused her of neglecting the Kannada film industry, despite beginning her career with the 2016 hit Kirik Party.
✔ #BoycottRashmika started trending again, echoing past controversies.
A user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
“Rashmika forgot her hometown and now calls herself Hyderabadi. Why doesn’t she do Kannada films anymore?”
Another commented:
“No respect for the industry that gave her a break. National crush, but no love for Karnataka!”
📌 A History of Trolls and Controversies
This isn’t the first time Rashmika Mandanna has faced online hate:
✅ Past trolling: She was previously criticized for not acknowledging Kannada director Rishab Shetty (who launched her in Kirik Party).
✅ Focus on Telugu & Bollywood: With back-to-back pan-Indian hits like Animal and Pushpa 2, Rashmika’s career has soared, but her absence from Kannada cinema has upset many.
📌 Rashmika’s Current Line-up
🎬 Chhaava (opposite Vicky Kaushal) – Hindi
🎬 Pushpa 2: The Rule (with Allu Arjun) – Telugu
🎬 The Girlfriend – Tamil
🎬 Rainbow – Telugu
With a jam-packed schedule in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films, Rashmika has no upcoming Kannada projects, further fueling the outrage.
Will Rashmika respond to the controversy, or will she continue to focus on Bollywood and Tollywood? Only time will tell.
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