One of South’s highest-paid actresses, this star never saw acting as her first choice. Born into a middle-class family in Karnataka, this actress was spotted by Rishab Shetty in 2015, after she won a pageant. The actor-director offered her a film which changed her life forever.

With a career spanning over a decade, this actress has managed to leave a mark in the entertainment industry. With her graceful on-screen presence and excellent acting, she has delivered multiple box office hits. As per reports, the actress has finally decided to tie the knot with one of the biggest stars of South films.

The actress is none other than Rashmika Mandanna. Her modelling career began in 2014, when she won The Times of India’s Clean & Clear Fresh Face award. After noticing Rashmika Mandanna’s win at a pageant, Rishab Shetty offered her a role in his Kannada romantic comedy Kirik Party.

Rashmika Mandanna took the opportunity and made her debut in 2016. In Kirik Party, she was introduced as a college student with ambitions of becoming an engineer. In the film, Rashmika Mandanna was cast opposite Rakshit Shetty. The film emerged as the highest-grossing Kannada film of the year. Rashmika Mandanna won her first South Indian International Movie (SIIMA) Award for Best Debut Actress.

Alongside her acting projects, Rashmika Mandanna often makes headlines for her love life. Rumours about Rashmika Mandanna dating fellow star Vijay Devarakonda began circulating in 2020. Although the actress never publicly addressed them, the two became engaged in 2025. In recent times, the buzz around their wedding continues to grow.

As per media reports, the highly anticipated wedding is expected to take place at the royal palace in Udaipur. According to Filmfare, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda will most likely tie the knot on February 26. As per sources quoted by the outlet, the wedding is going to be an intimate one with attendance confined to close family members and friends.

The rumoured couple have been frequently associated since their appearances in Telugu films like Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade. Despite the claims, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have not issued a formal statement confirming their wedding or related activities. Reportedly, the couple have been seen wearing rings since their rumoured engagement in October 2025.

Over the years, Rashmika Mandanna has appeared in multiple popular films, including Chamak, the Telugu drama Chalo, Geetha Govindam, Dear Comrade, Pushpa: The Rise, Pushpa 2, Kuberaa, and The Girlfriend, among others. In 2022, she made her Bollywood debut with Vikas Bahl’s Goodbye and went on to star in films like Animal, Mission Majnu, Chhaava, Sikandar, and Thamma.

Up next, the actress is all set to appear in Homi Adajania’s highly anticipated Cocktail 2. The film serves as a sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail. In the upcoming film, Rashmika Mandanna will be seen alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. Rashmika Mandanna is also gearing up for her next project, Mysaa. In the action thriller she will play a never-before-seen warrior avatar.

On the other hand, her rumoured fiancé, Vijay Deverakonda, is all set to appear in Ranabaali and Rowdy Janardhana up next. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali marks the reunion of Vijay Deberakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. On the other hand, in Rowdy Janardhana he will be seen alongside Keerthy Suresh.