Rashmika Mandanna Wins Best Actress at Gaddar Awards for “The Girlfriend”
National Crush Rashmika Mandanna has added another prestigious honor to her growing list of achievements. The talented actress has won the Best Actress award at the Gaddar Film Awards 2025 for her outstanding performance in the film The Girlfriend.
Rashmika delivered a deeply moving performance in the film, portraying a young woman who chooses her independence and self-respect over the restrictive expectations placed on her by her lover. Her emotionally layered portrayal resonated strongly with both audiences and critics, earning widespread appreciation and becoming one of the major highlights of the film.
The film also stars Dheekshith Shetty as the male lead, and together the duo brought intensity and authenticity to the narrative. Thanks to its engaging storyline and compelling performances, The Girlfriend went on to perform well at the box office while also receiving critical acclaim.
Presented by veteran producer Allu Aravind, the film was produced under the banners of Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment. It was directed by Rahul Ravindran, with Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppineedi serving as producers.
With this latest recognition at the Gaddar Awards, Rashmika once again proves her versatility and star power, further cementing her position as one of the most sought-after actresses in Indian cinema.

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