Rashmika Mandanna is gearing up for a busy festive season as her upcoming film Thamma is set for a grand Diwali release. Between her hectic promotions, the actress admits she’s craving some quiet family time back home in Coorg.
Rashmika Mandanna Wants To Spend Diwali 2024 With Family
Speaking about her festive plans, Rashmika shared that she’s hoping to take a short break to be with her loved ones. “I really hope I can go home for Diwali, it’s been a while and festivals are when I miss my family the most. Honestly, with the kind of schedules we have sometimes, it’s not always easy to make it home every single time. And I miss that.”
She also opened up about a family tradition that makes Diwali special for her. “Whenever I do get to go home, there’s this one tradition that I absolutely love, we all cook together and make Koovale Putt. It’s this traditional dish that we make back in Coorg. At the end of the day, it’s those small things that make festivals so special. Just being with the people you love.”
On Engagement Buzz And Her Love For Jewellery
Rashmika has been in the spotlight lately, not just for Thamma, but also for rumours about her engagement with actor Vijay Deverakonda. Videos of her flaunting a ring went viral online, but she has stayed quiet about it. When asked about her family’s gold jewellery collection, she said, “Over the years we’ve definitely collected pieces here and there, not just thinking about the future or weddings, but more as keepsakes that hold emotional value.”
She recalled her first Dhanteras purchase with pride. “I remember one Dhanteras right after my first or second film. It was the first time I actually bought something big with my own earnings. It was a chain and pendant for my mom. She’s always been my lucky charm.”
Rashmika also shared that she prefers delicate, meaningful jewellery and treasures the earrings her mother gifted her during college.
Rashmika Mandanna On Thamma
Talking about Thamma, Rashmika said, “Thamma is releasing on Diwali, and the whole team is completely lost in promotions right now. So all our Diwali preparations are for a Thammakedar Diwali. This year has been super special. Thank you so much for all the love and support, my loves! I’m working hard every single day, and your love is what keeps me going.”
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma is the fifth instalment in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal in key roles. It mixes supernatural elements with romance and follows a young man who uncovers dark secrets tied to his family’s past.
The film has been certified U/A by the CBFC with a runtime of around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The board asked for five small changes, including muting the word “Ashwatthama,” changing a dialogue to “Ayyashi karta hoon,” shortening a liplock scene, and displaying a “Smoking is injurious to health” warning. The word “Alexander” was also replaced with “Sikandar.”
