Rashmika is a Blast to Work With, Says Rahul Ravindran

It's time we moved beyond clichéd labels like ‘male-’ or ‘female-centric’ films,” says director Rahul Ravindran

xNew-age actress Rashmika Mandanna is charting a fresh path with her upcoming film The Girlfriend , marking her first female-centric movie in Telugu, slated for release on November 8.

“It's time we moved beyond clichéd labels like ‘male-’ or ‘female-centric’ films,” says director Rahul Ravindran. “When I sent the story to Rashmika, she didn’t approach it as a woman-centric project or with any cautious mindset. She simply connected with the realistic characters and honest emotions. She was happy to collaborate with Dheekshith Shetty, a young actor, even after sharing screens with superstars.”

Rahul praises Rashmika as a powerhouse of talent. “She’s an absolute blast to work w