Actor Rashmika Mandanna recently delighted fans by sharing a reel on Instagram, where she spoke in her mother tongue, Kodava Takk, a language native to Karnataka. “To all the kodavas out there..this is for you! Always grateful,” she wrote, celebrating her heritage. Wearing a saree in the traditional Kodava style, Rashmika attended a friend’s wedding, which she documented in her reel. While some fans recognized the Coorgi language, others were left puzzled by the unfamiliar dialect.
Rashmika quickly addressed the confusion by sharing more details on her Instagram stories. She wrote, “For all those who are asking what I am saying here or what language am I speaking..this is my mother tongue – it’s called Kodava Takk..Kodagu is where I was born and brought up in. I’ve been speaking Kodava Takk all my life…and this is how beautiful it sounds.” She further explained that understanding the language would require either knowing it or having a Kodava friend.
Rashmika’s Heartfelt Connection to Kodagu
Rashmika Mandanna’s love for her roots is evident in her heartfelt messages. Recently, she attended a childhood friend’s wedding in traditional Kodagu attire and shared pictures on Instagram. She wrote, “Kodagu is where my heart and my history is at…Me and my girls who I grew up with. @yathra_dechamma .. it’s your wedding and we didn’t get a picture with you as you were busy but here’s me wishing you a lifetime of happiness and good health with your partner..God!! How I miss home!”
Rashmika’s posts not only showcase her deep connection to her hometown but also bring attention to the rich cultural heritage of Kodagu. Her pride in her heritage and willingness to share it with her fans highlights the importance of staying connected to one’s roots, no matter where life takes you.
Upcoming Projects for Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika Mandanna has an exciting lineup of projects ahead. She will reprise her role as Srivalli in Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule, alongside Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil. Additionally, she is set to star in Sekhar Kammula’s bilingual film Kubera with Dhanush and Nagarjuna.
Other upcoming projects include Rainbow and The Girlfriend. In Hindi cinema, Rashmika will be seen with Vicky Kaushal in Chaava and Salman Khan in Sikandar. She made her Hindi debut with the 2022 film Goodbye starring Amitabh Bachchan and was last seen in the 2023 Sandeep Reddy Vanga-directorial Animal with Ranbir Kapoor.