Rashmika Mandanna Hits Back At Trolls Criticising Her South Indian Accent In Hindi Films

Rashmika Mandanna has responded to the criticism of her Hindi accent. She said it is unreasonable to expect her not to sound South Indian when she comes from the region. She spoke on Koffee With Karan Season 9, where she appeared with her husband, Vijay Deverakonda.

Rashmika Mandanna On Her South Indian Accent In Hindi Films

Rashmika said that comments on her dialogue delivery would not limit the languages she chooses to work in.

The actor's Hindi delivery has often drawn attention online, with some viewers questioning her accent. The talk came up again after the horror comedy Thamma in 2025 and Cocktail 2 in 2026. Her performances in Animal, Chhaava and Sikandar led to similar reactions.

On the accent criticism, she said she was not bothered, because she is from the South of India. "I particularly didn't have an issue with that because they said I had a South Indian accent, but I am from the South of India. So I am going to have an accent. It's unreasonable to think otherwise."

She added that she would not mind if a director felt another artiste's voice would suit a character better. So far, though, her directors have preferred that she dub for herself.

Rashmika said that criticism has followed her through her career. It has covered her performances, acting, language and accent. She said she did not want any of it to limit her choices.

"Ever since I started working in the film industry, I've been criticised or trolled for one thing or the other, either my performance, the language, the acting, the accent or anything. I never wanted to put a barrier on myself. I didn't want to work in just one industry. I wanted to work in them all. I didn't want to speak just one language. I wanted to speak all languages."

Rashmika Mandanna's Hindi Movies List

She also said she began trying different kinds of films early in her career to challenge herself as an actor. Playing characters with very different personalities was part of that plan.

"Very early in my career, I started doing all kinds of films. Today, when I'm part of films like Animal and The Girlfriend, it gives me great satisfaction as an actor because I'm able to play them all. When you say there is The Girlfriend and there is Animal, they are so different, but I'm part of both. I wanted it that way."

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Rashmika Mandanna Upcoming Movies

Rashmika has several projects lined up in Hindi and South Indian cinema. Her upcoming projects include Mysaa, a female-led action-adventure, and Raaka, Atlee's sci-fi fantasy starring Allu Arjun. Raaka is expected to go into production in 2027.

She also reunited with Vijay Deverakonda for the period action drama Ranabaali.

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The actor was recently seen in Homi Adajania's Cocktail 2.

FAQ

1. How many film did Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda worked in?

Rashmika and Vijay have worked in three films Geetha Govindam (2018), Dear Comrade (2019) and Ranabaali (2026). Rashmika made a cameo appearance in Vijay's 2024 movie Family Star.

2. What was Rashmika Mandanna's last movie?

Before Ranabaali, Rashmika starred in Cocktail 2. The movie also starred Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.