Mumbai- Actress Rashmika Mandanna, popularly hailed as the “National Crush” by her fans, opened up about her struggle with early morning flights, calling them the “worst.” She admitted that the constant dilemma of whether to catch some sleep or stay awake leaves her feeling groggy no matter what she chooses.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Rashmika shared a photo from an airplane window at 3:50 a.m. Without disclosing her travel destination or purpose, she wrote: “Rashmika 3:50 a.m. flights are the worst. It’s neither morning nor night…”
She further added: “Should I sleep for two hours, wake up and work (and feel super sick and groggy) or just stay up, finish some work, and go through the day (still feeling groggy) and then sleep… These are the everyday decisions I find the hardest to make.”
On the professional front, Rashmika is set to appear in Thama alongside Ayushmann Khurrana for the first time. The film also features Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Directed by Munjya filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar, the project revolves around a historian who uncovers dark secrets about local vampire myths, with supernatural forces coming into play. Thama is slated for a worldwide release this Diwali.
She will also star in The Girlfriend, a Telugu romantic drama directed by Rahul Ravindran. Backed by GA2 Pictures, Mass Movie Makers, and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, the film’s teaser was released in December 2024. The teaser offers a glimpse into Rashmika’s character’s love life without revealing much of the plot.
Speaking about the project earlier, Rashmika said: “The Girlfriend is a very special project we’ve been working on, and I truly can’t wait for you all to see it. Nadhive (music video) released recently, and the love you’ve shown has meant so much. Thank you for that!”
About Thama, she added: “This one is very close to my heart. It’s exciting, fun, and will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. No spoilers… for now!”
The 29-year-old actress, who also runs her brand Dear Diary, continues to explore diverse roles across industries.
With inputs from IANS