Rashmika Mandanna 'banned' in Kannada cinema? Thamma actress says, 'I have not...'

Rashmika Mandanna is currently one of the most talked-about stars in the country. With excitement building for her upcoming film Thamma, also featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the actress is once again making headlines. Alongside her professional commitments, reports of her alleged “secret” engagement with actor Vijay Deverakonda have also kept her in the spotlight. While busy promoting Thamma, Rashmika finally addressed the long-circulating rumours about being “banned” from Kannada cinema.

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Rashmika Responds to ‘Ban’ Claims

During a recent interaction with Good News Kannada, Rashoo was asked whether she had watched Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 and if she had shared her thoughts with the team.

To this, the actress replied, “See, the thing is… I didn’t see the film in the first 2-3 days since its release. I didn’t see it right then, but I recently watched it and even texted the team. They even replied with a ‘Thank you’ response too.”

Addressing the rumours surrounding her alleged fallout with the Kannada film industry, Rashmika explained, “See, the world doesn’t know what is happening on the inside. Inside, god knows we can’t always put a camera on our personal lives. Also, we aren’t those people who share our messages online. So, what people say about a person’s life doesn’t matter. Now, what they say about our professional life, we’ll consider it and work on it.”

She further emphasised the importance of staying unaffected by external opinions. When directly questioned about being banned by Kannada producers, Rashmika smiled and clarified, “So far, I have not been banned. So, yeah…”

About Thamma

Rashmika’s next film, Thamma, is scheduled for release on October 21, 2025, coinciding with Diwali. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the movie is a romantic horror comedy and marks the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). The star-studded cast includes Paresh Rawal, Sathyaraj, Faisal Malik, and others, with special cameos by Varun Dhawan, Nora Fatehi, and Malaika Arora.

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Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda’s Engagement Buzz

Beyond her professional front, Rashmika has also been trending due to reports of her engagement to long-time boyfriend Vijay Deverakonda. Although neither of them has issued an official statement, Vijay’s team has reportedly confirmed the news. The excitement grew when Vijay was recently spotted wearing a ring on his ring finger. His team further revealed that the much-loved couple is expected to tie the knot in February 2026.