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Rashmika Mandanna Defends South Indian Accent
22 Oct
Summary
- Mandanna finds criticism of her South Indian accent unreasonable.
- She refuses to let online trolls limit her film industry choices.
- Mandanna is proud to dub for herself in various languages.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna has firmly responded to criticism regarding her Hindi accent, deeming it unreasonable to expect someone from South India not to have a regional inflection. She stated that she will not allow online commentary on her dialogue delivery to restrict her career aspirations across different languages and film industries.
Appearing on Koffee With Karan season 9, Mandanna emphasized her desire to work in multiple industries and speak various languages, rejecting the idea of self-imposed career barriers. She also highlighted her commitment to dubbing her own roles, viewing it as a source of pride despite the considerable effort involved.
Throughout her career, Mandanna has faced criticism for her performances, acting, language, and accent. She is actively choosing contrasting characters to challenge herself as a performer, citing her roles in "Animal" and "The Girlfriend" as examples of this diversity. Mandanna has numerous projects upcoming in both Hindi and South Indian cinema.