Rashmika Mandanna Breaks Down In Tears At The Girlfriend Success Event In Hyderabad

Actor Rashmika Mandanna was moved to tears during the success celebration of her latest Telugu film, The Girlfriend, held in Hyderabad. The event, attended by the film’s cast and crew, saw an outpouring of love from fans and industry colleagues as they lauded her powerful performance in the romantic drama. The emotional moment was captured on camera and quickly went viral across social media platforms, with netizens expressing admiration for Rashmika’s humility and sincerity.

In a widely shared video on X (formerly Twitter), Rashmika can be seen smiling through tears as singer Hesham Abdul Wahab performed Nadhive, one of the most popular tracks from the film’s soundtrack. Another clip showed the actor standing silently beside director Rahul Ravindran and her co-stars as the crowd erupted in cheers. Rahul, who also wrote The Girlfriend, thanked the audience for their continued support, while colleagues showered Rashmika with appreciation for her nuanced portrayal.

The event also saw actor Vijay Deverakonda in attendance, who praised Rashmika’s evolution as an artist since their collaboration in Geetha Govindam. Speaking warmly about her growth, Vijay said, “I have been watching Rashmika’s journey from Geetha Govindam to now. She carries the same innocence and dedication. She never thinks of herself first, only of the team. Watching her choose a script like The Girlfriend and deliver such a performance is something I’m incredibly proud of.” His heartfelt words drew applause from the audience as Rashmika stood visibly emotional on stage.

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Directed and written by Rahul Ravindran, The Girlfriend stars Rashmika Mandanna alongside Dheekshith Shetty in the lead roles, with Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh, and Rohini in key supporting parts. The film explores the complexities of love and control within a romantic relationship, tracing the downfall of what begins as a fairy-tale romance. Critics have praised the film for its mature handling of darker emotional themes, layered storytelling, and strong performances, particularly by Rashmika, who carries the film’s emotional arc with conviction.

Following its release last Friday, The Girlfriend has maintained a steady box office performance, with audiences calling it one of Rashmika’s most intense roles to date. Fans have taken to social media to hail the actor’s transformation, describing her as “versatile and fearless.” The emotional scenes from the Hyderabad event have since further increased anticipation for her upcoming projects, solidifying Rashmika Mandanna’s place as one of the most bankable and respected stars in South Indian cinema.

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