Rashmika Mandanna expresses gratitude after winning best actress award for The Girlfriend: Bhooma Devi is very close to my heart...

Rashmika Mandanna wins award for The Girlfriend

• Rashmika Mandanna wins Best Actress at Gaddar Telangana Awards
• She thanked her director, producers, and Telangana officials
• Naga Chaitanya won Best Actor; Thandel won Best Feature Film

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It has been a joyful and fulfilling phase for Rashmika Mandanna. Amid the love pouring in for her recent wedding with Vijay Deverakonda, the actor now has another reason to celebrate.

Rashmika Mandanna has won the Best Actress award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025 for her performance in The Girlfriend.

Soon after the winners were officially announced, Rashmika Mandanna shared her happiness with fans on X (formerly Twitter). Expressing heartfelt gratitude, she wrote, "Feeling truly grateful and happy to receive the Best Actress award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025 for #TheGirlfriend."

Feeling truly grateful and happy to receive the Best Actress award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025 for #TheGirlfriend.

‘Bhooma Devi’ is so very very close to my heart and I’ll always be grateful to @23_rahulr, @GeethaArts, @DheeMogilineni, #Vidya akka and the whole team… — Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) March 7, 2026

In her message, Rashmika Mandanna made sure to thank the people who stood by her through the project. She expressed appreciation to director Rahul Ravindran and production house Geetha Arts, along with producers Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppineedi, for trusting her with the role.

She also acknowledged Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy.

The awards ceremony turned into a celebration of Telugu cinema’s finest talents. Naga Chaitanya took home the Best Actor award for Thandel, while Saiyila was honoured as Best Director for Raju Weds Rambai.

Thandel also won Best Feature Film on National Integration, and Court received the Best Social Message Film award.

In the supporting and technical categories, Shivaji won Best Supporting Actor for Dhandoraa, and Bhumika received Best Supporting Actress for Euphoria. Mark Robin was awarded Best Music Director for Dhandoraa, while Anurag Kulkarni and Sahithi were recognised for their playback singing performances.

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The ceremony also paid tribute to legends of Indian cinema, with special honours presented to Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Aswani Dutt, and Jayasudha.

For Rashmika Mandanna, this recognition feels particularly special. Known for her warmth and connection with fans, she has once again proved her versatility and dedication as a performer.