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Rashmika Mandanna wins Best Actress at Telangana Gaddar Awards for The Girlfriend

Rashmika Mandanna won the Best Actress award at the Telangana Gaddar Awards for her performance in The Girlfriend. Her portrayal of Bhooma was widely praised for its emotional depth and authenticity.

March 07, 2026 / 14:28 IST
Rashmika Mandanna stars in The Girlfriend
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  • Rashmika Mandanna wins Best Actress at Telangana Gaddar Awards
  • Her role in The Girlfriend praised for emotional depth and nuance
  • The Girlfriend earned Rs 29.08 crore worldwide with mixed reviews

Rashmika Mandanna has recently won the Best Actress title at the Telangana Gaddar Awards for her stellar performance in The Girlfriend. The distinguished state accolade that highlights her increasing impact on Telugu cinema.

Rashmika's performance in The Girlfriend struck a deep chord with both critics and viewers. She portrayed a multifaceted and emotionally nuanced persona, bringing sincerity, vulnerability, and depth to the part. The performance was praised widely in the business for her ability to skilfully combine passion with nuanced emotion.

Rashmika Mandanna has amassed an amazing filmography over the years in a variety of languages, constantly selecting parts that let her showcase her range as a performer.

Her outstanding performance and the increasing acknowledgement of her contribution to modern Indian cinema are both highlighted by her victory at the Telangana Film Awards.

The victory has been highly applauded by fans and members of the cinema community, who have praised her commitment to the craft and the authenticity with which she portrays her characters. Her performance's effect and the bond she builds with audiences via her work are demonstrated by the award.

Directed and penned by Rahul, The Girlfriend features an ensemble cast including Dheekshith Shetty and Anu Emmanuel. Rashmika, Dheekshith, and Anu play the students Bhooma, Vicky, and Durga in the film.

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The film revolves around Bhooma and Vicky's turbulent romance and how she gradually comes to understand that she is trapped in a poisonous partnership.

The movie received mixed reviews and earned Rs 29.08 crore globally.

Besides directing and writing the film, Rahul played a supporting part as a professor in The Girlfriend.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Mar 7, 2026 02:28 pm

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