Actress and national crush Rashmika Mandanna, riding high on the success of her latest release “Thamma,” recently shared her insights on diving into the complex world of her character and the human connections that define her journey.
Exploring Human Emotions
Discussing the emotional depth of her character, Tadaka, Rashmika expressed, “I’ve realized Tadaka is just picking up emotions through the journey because it’s been so many years that she’s been alive, but she’s also been in the forest. For her, humans are a fascinating species.”
She elaborated, “Every time they cry, she’s just wondering how they’re crying. Each laugh makes her think, ‘oh, this is how you smile.’ She tries to replicate those emotions from Alok and similar interactions. Those are the minute details that I focused on because I thought, okay, I’m an animal.”
Rashmika further explained her approach: “If I were turned into a human, this is what I’d have to do. That’s how I viewed the role and performed it. That’s why she can’t cry; she doesn’t know how to. Her only outlet is screaming, which is her superpower. So, yeah, we built around that concept.”
About “Thamma”
“Thamma” also features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Ayushmann Khurrana and is set in a fictional world. The film connects with Varun Dhawan’s “Bhediya” and is part of the larger Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, linked to the “Stree” films, “Bhediya,” and “Munjya.”
This vampire-themed film tells the story of a journalist, portrayed by Ayushmann, who becomes entangled in the power dynamics between the vampire characters played by Rashmika and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Looking Ahead
Shifting her focus to upcoming projects, Rashmika is excited about the release of her new film “The Girlfriend,” a Telugu romantic drama that also stars Dheekshith Shetty and is directed by Rahul Ravindran. Scheduled for release on November 7, 2025, the film will be available in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. She will also appear in “Cocktail 2” and “Mysaa.”