Rashmika Mandanna recently shared insights into her professional dynamic with husband Vijay Deverakonda while working on their upcoming period drama, Ranabaali. This project marks their primary on-screen collaboration following their marriage. During an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session held this past Wednesday, the actress responded to a fan’s curiosity regarding her experience working alongside her husband. The movie will mark their primary association after the wedding.
Addressing the fan’s query about what it was like to share the set with Vijay, Rashmika noted that the experience is consistently enjoyable. However, she emphasized his serious work ethic, stating, “Always lots of fun, but on a serious note, he is super dedicated and serious when it comes to the set as you all know. I get to learn a lot from him too as always.” The production for the film has already concluded.
Director Rahul Sankrityan previously revealed the personal significance behind the female lead’s character in the movie. Writing on X, the director explained that he chose his mother’s name, Jayamma, for the protagonist, aiming to create a character who remains inspiring to modern women despite being rooted in a different era. He noted that he took great care to portray her emotions with depth and sensitivity throughout the narrative. He took to his X (Earlier known as Twitter) timeline and penned, “While writing #Ranabaali, I found myself walking down memory lanes for every little detail of its world.And when I sat down to write my female protagonist, I began with something deeply personal, I gave her my mother’s name. “Through every emotion she goes through, I took utmost care to make sure she remains a woman who could inspire the women of today, even though she belongs to another time,” he added.
Outside of her professional commitments, Rashmika shared a lighthearted moment on social media regarding her pet dog, Aura. The actress, who recently starred in Cocktail 2, joked about feeling envious of her puppy as she headed to work while her pet enjoyed a relaxing Sunday curled up in bed. She posted a photo of the sleeping dog, describing her as extremely lucky. Meanwhile, Rashmika, who was recently seen in “Cocktail 2,” is envious of her furry friend, Aura, as she gets to work, and the latter spends a lazy Sunday.
Looking ahead, the actress maintains a demanding schedule with several major projects nearing release. She is set to appear in Mysaa, a film that promises significant entertainment value. A recently unveiled teaser for the project highlighted intense sequences, including a memorable shot of Rashmika holding a sickle while underwater. Portraying a Gond tribal woman, the actress underwent rigorous physical preparation and performed complex action sequences for this challenging role.
