Actress Rashmika Mandanna welcomed the New Year with a heartfelt message for her “lovelies,” encouraging everyone to approach 2026 with love and gratitude.
Rashmika posted on her Instagram stories, sharing a cheerful picture of herself sitting in a vehicle. Dressed in large, black-framed glasses and a cozy sweater, she radiated warmth and positivity.
In her caption, she expressed: “Happiesttttt new year my loveliesssss!! I know I am late but just wanted to say let’s all start the new year with love and gratitudeeeee!! I love you all so so much.”
Currently, the actress is enjoying a romantic holiday in Rome with her beau, Vijay Deverakonda. She has been sharing glimpses of their getaway, featuring moments with Vijay’s brother, actor Anand Deverakonda.
For one of her posts, she simply noted, “Rome so far..”
On the professional front, Rashmika will next appear in the pan-India film “Mysaa” and also in “Cocktail 2.”
Last year, she showcased her talent in five films, including Chhaava, Sikandar, Kuberaa, Thamaa, and The Girlfriend.
Chhaava is an epic historical action film centered on the life of Sambhaji, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, portrayed by Vicky Kaushal. Sikandar, featuring Salman Khan, was directed by A. R. Murugadoss and follows Sanjay “Sikandar” Rajkot. Following a tragic accident, he seeks redemption by affecting the lives of three individuals, ultimately attracting the ire of a vengeful politician.
The romantic comedy horror, Thamma, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, is part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal, and follows a journalist who transforms into a vampiric creature named Betal after meeting a mysterious woman, needing to save humanity from the bloodlust of an ancient sect.
Meanwhile, The Girlfriend, directed by Rahul Ravindran, narrates the journey of a young woman navigating love, compatibility, and self-discovery during her college years, exploring the complexities of relationships and personal growth.