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Rashmika Mandanna's debut film Kirik Party completes 9 years: '26 films later, what I am most proud of is...

Updated on: 30 December,2025 06:13 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Rashmika Mandanna marked nine years in the film industry with a heartfelt note, thanking fans for their unwavering love and support. The actress said she is most proud of the “family” she has built along her journey rather than just her filmography

Rashmika Mandanna's debut film Kirik Party completes 9 years: '26 films later, what I am most proud of is...

Rashmika Mandanna

Actress Rashmika Mandanna has completed 9 years in the film industry. She debuted as an actor with the Kannada film Kirik Party back in 2016. Expressing her gratitude to all her admirers, Rashmika, penned a heartfelt note on her Instagram Stories.  The Animal actress revealed that, along with her movies, she is also proud of the family she has formed during her journey.

Rashmika Mandanna completes 9 years in film industry


On Tuesday, the actress took to her Instagram stories to share her thoughts. "9 yearsss!! I still can't fully wrap my head around that...26 films later, what I'am most proud of isn't just the work....it's the family I've found along the way. All the love, the patience, the faith, the little moments, the big moments...everything from these nine years makes my heart feel so full. Full of joy...full of pride...full of gratitude. (sic)", wrote Rashmika.



She thanked her admirers for always having her back.

Rashmika added, "Today, reading your posts, your messages, your tweets, it genuinely made my heart smile so much. It made me feel calm, content and sooo loved...Thank you for standing by me through every phase, every high, every doubt, every learning."

The Pushpa actress revealed that she was able to survive only due to all the love she got from the audience.

"Honestly, I still don't know how I survived these nine years. But I do know one thing.. I survived because of youuu. Thank you for accepting me the way I am..Thank you for loving me so generously..Thank you for supporting me even when I was still figuring myself out...," her note read.

Reflecting on the bond she has formed with the audience over the years, she went on to write, "What we share today feels much bigger than just an actor and the people who watch her films. Somewhere along the way it quietly turned into family And that means everything to me..I keep you so close to my heart...always."

"And I hope I always have your love and support by my side...Thank you...for everything..." she concluded, signing off with "Always your, Rashmika."

Rakshit Shetty expresses gratitude

Rakshit also thanked fans for continuing to shower their film with love even after all these years.  Taking to his X handle, Rakshit wrote, "Years later, the warmth around Kirik Party still hasn’t faded. What truly keeps it alive is the audience’s love for the film. Grateful for that affection, always Celebrating 9 beautiful years of Kirik Party (sic)."

The core cast of the Rishab Shetty directorial includes Rakshit, Rashmika Mandanna, Samyuktha Hegde, Achyuth Kumar, Aravinnd Iyer, Dhananjay Ranjan, Chandan Achar, and Pramod Shetty. The movie marked the acting debut of Rashmika and Samyuktha. The story of the drama has been provided by a team named "The Seven Odds", comprising Rakshit, Rishab Shetty, Abhijith Mahesh, Dhananjay Ranjan, Kiranraj K, and Chandrajith Belliappa.

Kirik Party revolves around Karna (Played by Rakshit), a first-year student at an engineering college. The film explores the college life of Karna and his friends, which also includes Saanvi (Played by Rashmika) a final-year student.

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