Rashmika Mandanna’s Emotional Journey and National Award Praise for The Girlfriend
Rashmika Mandanna is basking in the glory of her latest success, The Girlfriend — a film that has not only won the hearts of audiences but also earned her emotional appreciation from industry peers. The Telugu romantic drama, directed by Rahul Ravindran, continues to grow at the box office and has sparked countless conversations about Rashmika’s maturity as a performer.
‘Tears of a Fighter’ – Rashmika’s Emotional Moment
During the film’s grand success meet in Hyderabad, Rashmika could not hold back her emotions. As fans cheered her name and singer Hesham Abdul Wahab performed the soulful track Nadhive from the film’s album, Rashmika was seen smiling through tears. The overwhelming love from fans brought visible emotion to her face — a moment that many online called “tears of a fighter.”
When she gets emotional her face becomes exactly like a laddu.🥹
— Rashmika Delhi Fans (@Rashmikadelhifc) November 13, 2025
My innocent little laddu 🥺
Seeing all the overwhelming love... I am so happy for her. ❤️🥹#RashmikaMandanna ❤️ pic.twitter.com/R5b9NAupYf
Director Rahul Ravindran took a moment to thank the audience for their heartfelt response, while Rashmika stood silently beside the team, visibly moved. The event turned even more memorable when actor Vijay Deverakonda joined in, praising her incredible growth since their Geetha Govindam days. “She has an innocence that never fades,” he said. “She just wants everyone around her to be happy. Watching her journey from then to The Girlfriend makes me so proud.”
Devi Sri Prasad Calls Rashmika ‘National Award-Worthy’
The admiration didn’t stop there. Celebrated music composer Devi Sri Prasad, known for his work in Pushpa, Thandel, and Kuberaa, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his heartfelt praise for Rashmika’s performance. Sharing a poster from the film, he wrote, “Rashmika, you are not just a national crush… you deserve a national award for The Girlfriend!”
#TheGirlfriend
— DEVI SRI PRASAD (@ThisIsDSP) November 11, 2025
A Movie that I clapped for Whole Heartedly in recent times !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Woww ! RASHMIKAAAA.. @iamRashmika
U r not just “NATIONAL CRUSH”..
U deserve a
“NATIONAL AWARD” for
THE GIRLFRIEND.. 👏🏻👏🏻😍😍🔥🔥
After enchanting us with such versatile performances in Movies… pic.twitter.com/nsR70YO8pa
He added, “After enchanting us with your performances in films like Pushpa, Animal, and Kubera, how did you bring back that innocence so effortlessly? I know how — because you lived it. The depth in every expression was mind-blowing.”
Praise for the Film and Team
Devi Sri Prasad also appreciated director Rahul Ravindran for handling such a sensitive subject with brilliance. “Every girl and every guy must watch this movie,” he said. He further praised Dheekshith Shetty for his strong performance, and Anu Emmanuel for portraying her role with subtle maturity. Compliments also went out to Geetha Arts for producing such a heartfelt project, alongside cinematographer Krishnan Vasant and editor Chota K Prasad.
The Film That Moved Everyone
The Girlfriend tells the story of a fairy-tale romance that gradually turns toxic, exposing how love can transform when control and aggression take over. Rashmika’s portrayal of vulnerability, strength, and heartbreak has been widely praised as one of her most powerful performances to date.
The tears of a fighter who let her success speak for itself. 🥹
— Rashmika Delhi Fans (@Rashmikadelhifc) November 12, 2025
She faced the trolls & the doubts without a word. Today, her hard work is undeniable, & this emotional moment is earned. 🥺
It's okay to cry, bachcha 🥹 We r all here for you. ❤️@iamRashmika #RashmikaMandanna ❤️ pic.twitter.com/maMPhhHjAk
With the film’s success, Rashmika has once again proven that she’s not just a fan-favorite star — she’s an actor of substance, one who can make audiences laugh, cry, and believe. As Devi Sri Prasad’s words echo across social media, fans agree: the “national crush” may just be on her way to a “national award.”
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