Rashmika Mandanna Shines at Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025
Rashmika Mandanna's Emotional Debut Post-Wedding
Rashmika Mandanna made a striking appearance at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025, marking her first public event since marrying Vijay Deverakonda. She was honored with the Best Actress award for her role in The Girlfriend, and during her acceptance speech, she delivered a heartfelt message to her supporters. Rashmika reflected on her journey, acknowledging the challenges she faced and celebrating her new role as a daughter-in-law in Telangana. Her emotional words resonated with many online, showcasing her close relationship with her mother-in-law and her recent touching social media tribute, which highlighted her acceptance of the ‘Teluginti Kodalu’ identity.
Embracing the Teluginti Kodalu Identity
In a heartfelt social media post, Rashmika shared her thoughts on her recent award and her journey thus far. She reminisced about idolizing state award winners as a child and expressed how special her own recognition felt. She conveyed a sense of pride and joy, stating that the year had started beautifully for her, especially with the honor of receiving a state award in Telangana. Rashmika expressed gratitude to the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards team, the Sri Kala Sudha Telugu Association, and director Rahul Ravindran for their contributions to The Girlfriend. She also acknowledged her co-stars Dheekshith Shetty and Anu Emmanuel, emphasizing that this is merely the beginning of her career.
Rashmika's acceptance speech and her social media updates clearly indicated her full embrace of the title ‘Teluginti Kodalu’, which translates to daughter-in-law of a Telugu family. The timing of her award made it particularly significant, representing a new chapter in her life both personally and professionally. As she accepted the accolade, Rashmika expressed how the Telugu film industry had welcomed her like a daughter over the years. Now, she proudly stands before them as a daughter-in-law, a statement that deeply moved her mother-in-law, Madhavi.
Previously, Vijay Deverakonda had introduced her to the media as the 'perfect Teluginti Kodalu,' and her post-wedding photos reflect the warm reception she received from his family, who affectionately referred to her as the 'kotha kodalu' (new daughter-in-law).
Rashmika Mandanna's Heartwarming Connection with Her Mother-in-Law
One of the most memorable moments of the evening was when Rashmika addressed her mother-in-law, Madhavi, with affection, saying, “Papalu, I did it. Now let’s go home and party,” which brought a smile to her face. Director Rahul Ravindran also shared his thoughts on her achievement, likening the moment to an extended post-climax scene from their film. His wife, singer Chinmayi, also expressed her admiration for Rashmika.