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Rashmika Mandanna made a graceful return to the red carpet at the Zee Cine Awards 2025, turning heads with her striking black ensemble. The ‘Animal’ actress wowed fans and fashion watchers alike in a contemporary fusion saree that combined elegance with a modern twist.
Her outfit featured a deep sweetheart neckline blouse with a sheer net waist, adding a touch of drama to the all-black look. She paired it with golden heart-shaped earrings and subtle brown-toned makeup that highlighted her natural glow. Keeping her hair open in a simple middle-parted style, Rashmika let her outfit and charm do all the talking.
Sharing glimpses from the glamorous evening, Rashmika took to social media with a heartfelt caption, “After a while, I was back on the red carpet again…All the love pouring in makes my heart so happy. Just wanted to show you what I wore that day..”
She also expressed gratitude toward her team, adding, “Biggest shoutout to my team.. they’ve always got my back. The only way I survive these incredibly tough, busy days is because of them and my family. Bone-crushing hugs to each one of you.”
Meet Her Adorable New BFF – Stitch!
The actress also gave fans a peek into her personal moments by introducing her newest best friend — the blue alien Stitch from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. In a fun behind-the-scenes video posted on social media, Rashmika was seen goofing around with the cuddly character during photoshoots and restaurant visits.
In a playful moment from the video, she even asked, “Stitch, do you want to be my date?”
Captioning the clip, she wrote, “Too cute to handle, too crazy to miss. My bestie Stitch is making me simp with madness and bliss! Please tell me I’m not the only one losing it over him. Psssstt.. Oh, he is gonna be in cinemas from 23rd May #LiloAndStitch.”
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On the Work Front
Rashmika continues to shine professionally with an exciting slate of upcoming projects. She will be seen next in Thama, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana. Her filmography also includes Kubera, Pushpa 3, The Girlfriend, and Rainbow, promising a busy and rewarding year ahead.
