Rashmika Mandanna has spoken about the online criticism surrounding her personality and public behavior. The actress has frequently faced comments about her expressions, mannerisms and acting style.In a YouTube chat with Keerthi, Rashmika Mandanna explained why she does not intend to change herself because of such reactions. She said her approach to people comes naturally and is not something she deliberately creates for public attention. The actress also connected her behavior with her belief in kindness. She said she would rather continue spreading positivity than change herself to satisfy people who criticize her. “Personally, I feel that kindness is not weakness, and I am someone who wants to be kind because there are a lot of negative feelings that are going around. I want to believe in kindness and bring some kind of positivity. Even if people call that overacting, it’s fine,” she said.
Rashmika Mandanna says she cannot please everyone
Rashmika Mandanna further addressed the idea that celebrities should modify their personalities based on public opinion. She acknowledged that her personality may not appeal to everyone. The actress said the way she behaves is genuine. She added that she does not want to create a different version of herself simply to avoid criticism.“Not everyone is everyone’s cup of tea. I choose to be like this, and I am very happy being like this because this is just me. I don’t have to pretend to do this; this is real. I can’t fake it to make someone happy,” she said.
Vijay Deverakonda calls online trolling ‘manufactured’
Vijay Deverakonda, who was part of the same conversation, also shared his thoughts about online trolling. The actor questioned how people can develop strong opinions about public figures they have never personally encountered. “A lot of the trolling across politicians and actors is manufactured. You can only have feelings for someone when you have met them or spent some time with them. When you haven’t even met the person, how can you have such a strong opinion on their personality?” he said.
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda reunite in ‘Ranabaali’
The conversation comes ahead of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming film ‘Ranabaali’. The project marks another collaboration between the two actors. Rahul Sankrityan has directed the film. The story is set against the backdrop of the 19th century and draws inspiration from the Great Madras famine. The famine unfolded between 1854 and 1878. The historical setting forms an important part of the upcoming project. The new film brings Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda together again after their last collaboration in ‘Dear Comrade’.
