‘Rashmika a human that works like a robot’: Vijay Deverakonda calls her his ‘favourite’

Vijay Deverakonda expressed his admiration for his co-star Rashmika Mandanna during the Ranabaali pre-release event, calling her his favorite collaborator. He praised her growth as an actor and as a person, noting that working with her feels like working with a human who operates like a robot. This is the third film the pair has worked on together, following Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, and their first movie since their marriage in February 2026 in Udaipur.

Vijay Deverakonda was confident about her casting in Ranabaali, stating that she is the only one who can convincingly play the role of Jayamma, the lead character. Rashmika Mandanna announced on Instagram that she had adopted 400 families, pledging to cover their grocery expenses for three months at a time. She revealed that she has been doing charitable work privately for years but decided to make it public now to inspire others.

Rashmika urged her followers to start with small acts of kindness, emphasizing that even the smallest gesture can significantly impact someone's life.