Rashmika Mandanna shone on stage when she got the Best Actress award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards for being in “The Girlfriend.” It became even more emotional when Madhavi Deverakonda was seen wiping tears from her eyes and loudly showing her support. This exchange between them quickly became one of the best remembered parts of the evening.
Award win and emotional acceptance speech
Rashmika received the Best Actress award and 10 lakh rupees from Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and actor Ram Charan. In her speech, she thanked Rahul Ravindran, the director, and Deekshith Shetty, her co-star, saying the movie was a team effort.
She also spoke openly about being criticized and getting nasty comments online at the beginning of her career. She said it feels great to now be getting a state award. Rashmika said the award is really special and will give her the confidence to attempt more difficult parts in the future.
Event details and presenters
The special Ugadi event at HITEX in Hyderabad was on March tneinth, and important people handed out awards to artists in all sorts of fields. Rashmika, wearing a saree, clearly enjoyed the celebrations while accepting the award for her work in Telugu films.
People on the stage had good things to say about the film and the people who created it. The event showed the film’s effect on the local area and its culture and was a formal way of saying “well done” to Rashmika and those who support her.
Madhavi Deverakonda’s visible pride
Madhavi Deverakonda was in the audience and was extremely proud when Rashmika talked about being welcomed into the family as a Telugu “kodalu” (daughter-in-law). She cheered, clapped, and even wiped away tears as Rashmika thanked her for all her support and kindness.
When Rashmika turned to her and said “Papalu, I did it. Now let’s go home and celebrate!” you could just feel the love between them. This private moment between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law got everyone’s attention and made a lot of people feel good.
Family moment and heartfelt remarks
During her speech Rashmika said she used to be the target of online criticism for her acting but now the state is honoring her. She described the award as proof of her abilities and a push to do more meaningful projects and continue to develop as an actress.
She also asked the audience to give her family the same affection they have for her and said she’s proud to now be a daughter-in-law. What she said touched people because it was a good mix of being humble, having ambitions, and being thankful.
Rashmika’s social media note and public reaction
After the ceremony, Rashmika wrote a message on Instagram about how much it means to win a state award. She talked about how as a child she looked up to people who won state awards and the enormous pride, happiness and contentment she felt when she got hers.
She shared pictures of herself with the award and with Madhavi, showing how close they are, which fans loved. Both the pictures and Rashmika’s words quickly spread online and many people praised the genuine family moment.
Cultural significance and career momentum
Fans and people on the internet were happy about the scene as it was a rare time to see a mother-in-law publicly being so encouraging. Many called Rashmika lucky and complimented Madhavi on how obviously proud she was. This reaction shows how awards can change how the public sees an actor and make their relationship with fans in the region even stronger.
However, more than just the moment that went viral, winning this award means Rashmika Mandanna is starting a new phase of her career. Being recognized by the state not only shows she’s good in “The Girlfriend,” but also gives her a boost as she tries different roles, and she has the backing of her family and an increasing number of fans.
