Rashmika Mandanna Sparks Outrage After Claiming to Be First Actress from Kodava Community—Netizens Fire Back!

South Indian sensation Rashmika Mandanna is facing a storm of criticism after her recent claim of being the first actress from the Kodava (Coorg) community went viral. In a widely shared interview, Rashmika stated that she was the pioneer from her region to enter the film industry—a remark that has not sat well with fans and members of the Kodava community alike.

Social media quickly erupted as netizens pointed out that several actresses, including Prema and Shashikala, had already represented the Kodava heritage on screen long before Rashmika’s rise to fame. Many accused her of overlooking her community’s rich legacy and failing to acknowledge the trailblazers who came before her. The backlash intensified as members of the Kodava community expressed their disappointment, calling her comments uninformed and dismissive of their cultural history.

Rashmika made the controversial statement during a candid chat with Mojo Story, reflecting on her early days in the industry. “Conversations back home when I got my first paycheck weren’t easy. Because, you know, in the Coorg community, nobody has ever entered the film industry,” she claimed, adding, “People were extremely judgy.” Her words, however, have ignited a heated debate online about representation and recognition.

As the controversy gains momentum, Rashmika Mandanna has yet to respond to the mounting criticism, leaving fans and followers waiting for her side of the story.