Rashmika Mandanna Denies Rumors of Kannada Cinema Ban

As of October 8th, 2025, popular actress Rashmika Mandanna has firmly denied persistent rumors of being banned from the Kannada film industry. In a recent interview, Mandanna addressed the speculation, stating that "so far, I have not been banned."

The actress, who is currently promoting her upcoming film 'Thamma', explained that public perception often fails to capture the reality behind the scenes. Seemingly responding to rumors that she had distanced herself from the Kannada industry and from Rishab Shetty's Kantara, Mandanna revealed that she had recently watched the film and even texted the team to express her appreciation.

Mandanna emphasized that artists cannot live according to public opinion, as criticism often stems from misunderstanding or incomplete knowledge. She noted that people's assumptions about a person's life and professional choices do not always reflect the true situation.

On the personal front, Rashmika Mandanna has been in the news for her engagement to long-time boyfriend Vijay Deverakonda, though the couple has not commented publicly on the matter.

Professionally, the actress is gearing up for the release of 'Thamma', a romantic horror comedy co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana. The film is the fifth entry in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) and features an ensemble cast including Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal, Sathyaraj, and Faisal Malik, with cameos by Varun Dhawan, Nora Fatehi, and Malaika Arora.