Rashmika Mandanna Reveals Reason Behind Not Speaking In English At Events; Says ‘I’m Disrespectful Of…’

Rashmika Mandanna Explains Why She Speaks Telugu at Events

South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna recently opened up about why she speaks mostly Telugu at movie events. This came after fans questioned her on social media for not speaking English at a recent event.

Here’s what happened:

• Rashmika attended the pre-release event for the Telugu movie “Gam Gam Ganesha.”
• Videos from the event went viral, and some fans who don’t speak Telugu expressed that they wished she had spoken in English.
• One fan politely asked Rashmika to consider speaking English at events in the future so fans from other regions could understand her.

Dear #RashmikaMandanna,

Subject – Request to Speak in English.

Today, you looked exceptionally beautiful. We were very happy to see you, but we also enjoy listening to your conversations as much as we enjoy seeing you. However, you continued speaking in Telugu, which we… pic.twitter.com/ZAtFd385j5

— Rashmika Delhi Fans (@Rashmikadelhifc) May 27, 2024

Rashmika responded to the fan, explaining her perspective:

• She said she tries her best to speak English at times so everyone can understand her.
• However, she also feels uncomfortable because she doesn’t want fans who speak Telugu to think she’s disrespecting their language.

Fan Reactions

Rashmika’s response sparked a conversation online. Here’s a glimpse of what people said:

• Some fans supported Rashmika speaking Telugu, saying she should be comfortable and that they love hearing her speak her native language.
• Others argued that English would allow fans from all over India to understand her.
• There were also comments suggesting there are ways for fans who don’t speak Telugu to understand her speeches, even if delivered in her native language (possibly through subtitles or translations).

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The Takeaway

Rashmika’s situation highlights the challenges faced by actors who work in regional film industries in India. They often have to balance connecting with their core audience (who speak the regional language) with reaching out to a wider national and even international fanbase.

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