When Rashmika Mandanna sparked controversy calling KGF star Yash a Showoff

Let’s take a trip down memory lane when actress Rashmika Mandanna called KGF star Yash Mr showoff.

When Rashmika Mandanna called KGF star Yash a Showoff(PC: Rashmika Mandanna and Yash Instagram)

Rashmika Mandanna seems to be on top of her game professionally right now. While her last appearance in Animal opposite Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor garnered her widespread appreciation, the audience now waits to see her set the screen on fire once again with the sequel of Pushpa: The Rise alongside superstar Allu Arjun.

Besides being in the limelight because of her onscreen appearance, Rashmika Mandanna often finds herself embroiled in controversies. Whether it’s the actress’ deep fake video or her broken engagement with actor Rakshit Shetty, everything made it to the public in the worst possible way.

Talking of controversies, we absolutely can’t forget the time when Rashmika was brutally trolled for her comments on the KGF star Yash. Read on to know more!

Rashmika Mandanna calls KGF star ‘Mr. Showoff’, apologizes later

In an interview in 2017, the Pushpa actress stirred controversy through her remarks on actor Yash. Reacting to a fun rapid-fire question on who according to her is Mr Showoff in the Kannada film industry, Rashmika responded by taking Yash’s name.

In no time, the diva was at the end of heavy criticism from fans and well-wishers of superstar Yash. The trolling went so far that Rashmika was labeled arrogant and egoist for disrespecting a senior actor like Yash.

Things got so out of hand that the actress had to finally come out to the public to clarify herself. Disturbed by continuous trolling, She turned to her Facebook page and shared an apology note.

The actress wrote, “I have no disrespect towards Yash sir or anyone. In fact, on several occasions, I am inspired by Yash sir, his talent and how he is himself… sadly, the media has overlooked that I mentioned Santhu Straight Forward as the film, which I enjoyed the most. When you edit and spin just two lines from the most non-serious part of the show, then the whole essence is lost… it’s really sad.”

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Actor Rashmika Mandanna, whose last film Pushpa: The Rise was a massive success at the box office, has now signed a series of new films, including Thalapthy66 with Vijay.

However, the national crush of India is not alien to controversies.

Apparently, one of her 2017 interviews for the promotion of the Kirik Party has again caught netizens’ attention. Back in the day, the actor was brutally trolled for one of her comments.

In the Koffee With Karan-esque style rapid-fire interview, when Rashmika was asked who according to her was Mr Showoff in the Kannada film industry, she immediately named Kannada superstar Yash. Following this, Rashmika was mercilessly trolled by diehard fans of the KGF star and was even called an egoist.

Later, when things got out of hand, Rashmika had no choice but to apologise. Sharing an apology note via her Facebook handle, Rashmika wrote, “I have no disrespect towards Yash sir or anyone. In fact, on several occasions, I am inspired by Yash sir, his talent and how he is himself… sadly, the media has overlooked that I mentioned Santhu Straight Forward as the film, which I enjoyed the most. When you edit and spin just two lines from the most non-serious part of the show, then the whole essence is lost… it’s really sad.”

Explaining the statement, Rashmika wrote, “It was not a statement made by me, but it was a fire game and never in my dreams did I have any idea that it will take such a build.

“I am sorry if I have hurt any of your sentiments. It was not my intention. My upbringing would never let me do this. I urge everyone to take a look at my other interviews and Fb lives where I have appreciated Yash sir’s work and when asked I have also expressed my desire to work with him,” she further wrote.