Rashmika Mandanna — who made her debut with Kirik Party in 2016 — landed in trouble during a chat show. The actress once called the KGF Chapter 2 actor ‘Mr Showoff’ which led to his fans trolling her mercilessly on social media.
During the promotion of Kirik Party, at a talk show that was aired on Star Suvarna. In the Koffee With Karan-Esque style rapid-fire interview, Mandanna was asked the question “Who do you think is Mr Showoff in Kannada film industry?” To which she named KGF star Yash.
Since then, the actress faced a lot of backlash from the superstar’s fans. Meanwhile, the actress also took to her social media handle and apologized for the same. She said, “Dear all, At the outset let me share that I too am indeed extremely unhappy and disturbed by this sudden turn of events with regard to a talk show, which was shot 7 months back, even before the release of Kirik Party. The interview was aired on Star Suvarna during the release of Kirik Party and re telecasted recently.
I have no disrespect towards Yash Sir or anyone. In fact on many occasions, I have expressed my admiration towards Yash Sir, his talent and how he has inspired everyone, including myself. The media has sadly ignored that I mentioned Santhu Straight Forward as the movie that I enjoyed most at that time. When you edit and take just two lines from the most non serious part of the show and give it spin… the context is lost. That is really sad. It wasn’t a statement I made but it was a game of rapid fire and never in my dreams I had any idea that this would be taken so seriously ignoring my admiration and all the positive statements I had made about him. I am sorry if I have hurt any of your feelings. I did not intend to. My upbringing will never let me do that. I request everyone to have a look on my other interviews and fb lives where I have appreciated Yash Sirs work and when asked I have also expressed my desire to work with him.
The media has been extremely supportive of my career ever since I entered the industry and has supported me in my every move. I whole-heartedly request the same media to kindly not blow this issue out of proportion and further hurt Yash sir and his near and dear ones. Let us please leave this bitter episode behind and look forward to better things. My sincere apologies for the misunderstanding caused ??. Nimma aashirvada sadaa irali.
Nimma Rashmika”
The superstar Yash also took to his social media and requested his fans to not disrespect her opinion and to ignore the issue.
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On the work front, Rashmika Mandanna will next be seen opposite Allu Arjun in Sukumar directorial. The shooting of the film is expected to go on floors soon.